Oceanic whitetip shark
Carcharhinus longimanus
ok. 2,7 mAdult individual
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- duże dorosłe osobniki ważą ponad 100 kgDorosłe osobniki
Oceanic whitetip shark — size comparison
The oceanic whitetip shark inhabits warm waters far from shore. Long, rounded pectoral fins and pale tips on some fins distinguish it. It travels across vast ex
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approx. 2.7 m
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Oceanic whitetip shark — size comparison — facts and sources
The oceanic whitetip shark inhabits warm waters far from shore. Long, rounded pectoral fins and pale tips on some fins distinguish it. It travels across vast expanses of open ocean, where food is often scattered.
It eats fish, squid, seabirds and carrion. It usually travels alone, investigating emerging food sources. Its long fins help it stay stable and manoeuvre through the water during these searches.