What is the maximum length a blacktip reef shark can reach?
6.6'ft
Where do blacktip reef sharks primarily live?
croal reef
Where do they live?
shallow water, just a few feet deep
Do they swim in shallow water?
Yes
Are they aggressive towards humans?
They are social with humans
Do they bite humans?
Yes, occasionally they bite humans
Are they social?
Yes, they are social to humans
Do they travel far?
No they only live in shallow water
Are they aggressive?
No they are social
How do they sleep
They sleep while they are swimming
Do they have to swim to breathe?
yes
Where do they give birth?
Very shallow coastal
How do they locate prey?
They use a combination of highly developed senses
How do they reproduce
Blacktip reef sharks reproduce through internal fertilization and give birth to live young
How long is the gestation?
10 to 16 months
How many pups do they have?
Two to five pups
Do they eat venomous creatures?
Due to their specialized immune systems and tough skin so yes
What is their conservation status?
U.S. waters
What threats do they face?
habitat destruction
Can they jump out of water?
Yes so they can get food to eat.