How big is the Silvertip shark?

Silvertip shark (Carcharhinus albimarginatus) reaches 200–300 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Silvertip shark?

Silvertip shark is found between 1–800 m deep.

Where can you find the Silvertip shark?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Eastern Pacific.

Silvertip shark (Carcharhinus albimarginatus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Carcharhinus albimarginatus
Common name: Silvertip shark
Category: Fish
Family: Carcharhinidae
Genus: Carcharhinus
Size: 200–300 cm
Depth: 1–800 m
IUCN status: Vulnerable (VU)
Danger level: Caution
Habitats: open-water, reef
Behaviours: solitary, migratory
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Eastern Pacific

Description

Carcharhinus albimarginatus reaches 3 m. Silver-grey fusiform body with distinctive white borders on all fins (dorsal, pectoral, pelvic, caudal), hence silvertip. More massive and imposing than grey reef sharks. Solitary or small-group predator on Indo-Pacific drop-offs and pinnacles from 1 to 800 m. Can be curious and approach divers. IUCN Vulnerable. Sightings in Maldives, Fiji, Galapagos.

Photo of Silvertip shark

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Silvertip shark?: Silvertip shark (Carcharhinus albimarginatus) reaches 200–300 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Silvertip shark?: Silvertip shark is found between 1–800 m deep.
Is the Silvertip shark dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Caution.
What is the conservation status of the Silvertip shark?: IUCN status: Vulnerable (VU).
Where can you find the Silvertip shark?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Carcharhinus

Other species in the family Carcharhinidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 217352)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2418003)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia