Marine Life

Silvertip shark

Kattafulhi miyaru

Carcharhinus albimarginatus

Carcharhinus albimarginatus is said to be very aggressive, with individuals often displaying evidence of combat scars, making it potentially dangerous to people. Although rarely seen by divers in the Maldives, there have been regular sightings at two sites in Ari Atoll.

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size: Max. 3 m
color: Grey above, pale below. First dorsal, pectoral, pelvic and caudal fins with extremely conspicuous white tips and posterior margins.
order: Carcharhiniformes
family: Carcharhinidae
image url: https://assets.explore.mv/fishes/carcharhinus-albimarginatus.png
habitat and biology: This species can be found in both nearshore and offshore waters, ranging from the surface to a depth of 800 meters. It feeds on both benthic and pelagic fish, as well as rays and cephalopods. It is viviparous, with a yolk-sac placenta, and typically produces 1 to 11 offspring per litter, usually 5 to 6.
distinctive characters: The snout is moderately long and broadly rounded, the upper teeth are broadly triangular, the second dorsal fin has a base that is less than twice its height, and there is a ridge between the dorsal fins.