Silvertip shark

Carcharhinus albimarginatus

Bold oceanic-island shark with brilliant white fin margins.

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The Silvertip shark (Carcharhinus albimarginatus) is a marine species divers can encounter. Typical size: 200–250 cm. Usually seen at 15–40 m depth. Where to see it: Cocos Island.

Summarised from DIVE-SEEK's recorded catalogue data; omitted values are not yet recorded.

Taxonomic rank

species

Typical size

200–250 cm (total_length)

Maximum size

300 cm

Typical depth

15–40 m

Maximum depth

800 m

Conservation status

Research in progress

Photography difficulty

3 /5

Activity pattern

Diurnal.

Description

Approaches divers more readily than most requiem sharks. Conservation status not populated pending a verified Red List reading.

Habitat

Offshore islands, seamounts and outer reef drop-offs.

Behaviour

Confident, close investigative passes.

Diet

Reef and pelagic fish, rays, cephalopods.

Social behaviour

Solitary or small groups.

Photography notes

The white fin edges need light; strobes at moderate power keep them from clipping.

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Destinations

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Cocos Island

Costa Rica

Encounter likelihood: Research in progress

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