Blacktip Shark
Carcharhinus limbatus
Carcharhinidae family · Pelagic
UAE Fishing Regulations
Shark Catch Restrictions — MOCCAE
Scope: Fishing and trade/sales banned — including imported stock
Authority: MOCCAE · Federal Law No. 23 of 1999; CITES Resolution Conf. 12.6
One of the most commonly encountered sharks in UAE coastal waters. Readily identified by the prominent black tips on all fins. Often seen in the surf zone and shallow coastal areas. Although responsible for a small number of biting incidents globally, attacks on humans are rare and usually involve mistaken identity.
Species Stats
Max Length
255 cm
Max Weight
122 kg
Depth Range
0–30 m
Diet
Fish, rays, cephalopods
Habitat
Coastal and offshore waters, reef edges
Local Name (Arabic)
قرش أسود الأطراف
Fun Facts
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One of the few UAE shark species regularly seen from the shore.
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Often leaps clear of the water and spins during feeding frenzies.
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Pups are born in shallow coastal nursery areas along the UAE coast.