Giga Blacktip Shark

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Zoids:_New_Century_Zero
gptkbp:adult_plumage born live
gptkbp:behavior social species
territorial during breeding season
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by region
gptkbp:color white underside
juveniles have different coloration
camouflage in sandy bottoms
dark gray to black on top
gptkbp:common_name Blacktip Shark
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by various organizations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in local folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:distribution tropical and subtropical waters
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator in marine ecosystems
gptkbp:education often found in groups
gptkbp:fins long and slender dorsal fin
gptkbp:fishing_regulations targeted by commercial fisheries
regulated in some regions
caught using gillnets and longlines
gptkbp:foraging_behavior ambush predator
gptkbp:habitat coastal waters
nearshore areas
often found in estuaries
prefers shallow waters near reefs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Giga Blacktip Shark
gptkbp:interacts_with can be dangerous if provoked
gptkbp:is_observed_in common in recreational fishing areas
gptkbp:length 3.5 meters
2.5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan mature at 1.5 to 2 years
gptkbp:local_names various names in different cultures
gptkbp:migration seasonal migrations observed
gptkbp:mouth triangular and serrated
gptkbp:notable_work important for understanding shark populations
gptkbp:predators larger sharks
gptkbp:public_awareness increasing interest in shark conservation.
gptkbp:related_species Carcharhinus species
gptkbp:reproduction ovoviviparous
gptkbp:research tagging and tracking studies
gptkbp:research_interest studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Carcharhinus_limbatus
gptkbp:social_structure may exhibit dominance hierarchies
gptkbp:speed up to 25 km/h
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships may associate with remoras
gptkbp:threats pollution
habitat loss
overfishing
gptkbp:traded_on commonly displayed in aquariums