Oceanic whitetip shark: Records & Species Guide
Scientific name: Carcharhinus longimanus
Identification
Oceanic whitetip shark
Habitat/distribution
The oceanic whitetip is an offshore shark of tropical and subtropical seas, recognized by its broad fins and pale/white fin tips.
Human-interaction context
Its habitat is primarily oceanic rather than the shallow beach zone associated with many recreational incidents.
Incident records
Image attribution
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Sources and references
- Scientific name: Carcharhinus longimanus
- Taxonomy status: accepted
- Source basis: Scientific names follow the supplied reviewed editorial reference. External taxonomy checks are recorded separately when performed.