Statements (45)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:species
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:blacktip_reef_shark
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gptkbp:adult_plumage |
called pups
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gptkbp:aroma |
keen sense of smell
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gptkbp:behavior |
often found in groups
social species dominance hierarchies present |
gptkbp:breeding_season |
spring to summer
mating rituals observed |
gptkbp:color |
white underbelly
juveniles have different coloration dark gray with black tips |
gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:blacktip_reef_shark
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
protected in some regions
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gptkbp:conservation_status |
Near Threatened
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gptkbp:cultural_significance |
featured in marine tourism
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gptkbp:diet |
gptkb:product
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gptkbp:distribution |
tropical and subtropical waters
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gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Carcharhinidae
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gptkbp:fins |
long pectoral fins
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gptkbp:first_described_by |
Bonnaterre
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gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
targeted by fisheries
caught using gillnets caught using longlines |
gptkbp:habitat |
coral reefs
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Carcharhinus melanopterus
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gptkbp:length |
2.5 meters
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gptkbp:lifespan |
10 to 15 years
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gptkbp:migration |
seasonal migrations
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gptkbp:predators |
larger sharks
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gptkbp:related_species |
gptkb:Carcharhinus_amblyrhynchos
gptkb:Carcharhinus_limbatus |
gptkbp:reproduction |
ovoviviparous
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gptkbp:research_focus |
studied for ecological roles
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gptkbp:sights |
excellent vision
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gptkbp:social_structure |
often forms schools
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gptkbp:sound |
sensitive to low-frequency sounds
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gptkbp:species |
considered for aquaculture
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gptkbp:speed |
up to 25 km/h
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gptkbp:threats |
pollution
habitat loss overfishing |
gptkbp:traded_on |
common in aquariums
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gptkbp:year |
1788
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