Blacktip shark, Carcharhinus limbatus, at sunset. The blacktip shark has a worldwide distribution in tropical and subtropical waters. Is an
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extremely fast, energetic predator that is usually found in groups of varying size. Blacktip sharks showing curiosity towards divers has been reported, but they remain at a safe distance. Under most circumstances, these timid sharks are not regarded as highly dangerous to humans. However, they may become aggressive in the presence of food, and their size and speed invite respect. The excitability and sociability of blacktip sharks makes them prone to feeding frenzies when large quantities of food are suddenly available, such as when fishing vessels dump their refuse overboard. Canary Islands
