Statements (102)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:fish
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
hunting in groups
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
social
social species often seen in groups active hunter important for understanding shark behavior |
| gptkbp:body_style |
streamlined
|
| gptkbp:breeding_season |
year-round
protected areas spring to summer courtship displays successful programs mating rituals observed |
| gptkbp:color |
seasonal changes
dark grey on top grey with black tips camouflaged against the reef |
| gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:Blacktip_Reef_Shark
gptkb:blacktip_reef_shark |
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
marine protected areas
monitored by organizations |
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkb:collection education programs |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
local folklore
featured in folklore and art |
| gptkbp:diet |
gptkb:product
|
| gptkbp:distribution |
tropical waters
tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific |
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
top predator
top predator in reef ecosystems |
| gptkbp:ecosystem |
important species.
coral reef health |
| gptkbp:education_institution |
awareness campaigns
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
habitat shifts
sensitive to water temperature changes |
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Carcharhinidae
|
| gptkbp:fins |
two
five prominent long and slender forked used in shark fin soup |
| gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
sustainable practices
population decline catch limits regulated in some areas bycatch issues affects population dynamics line fishing |
| gptkbp:genus |
gptkb:Carcharhinus
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
3-4 years
coral reefs shallow waters up to 30 meters deeper waters |
| gptkbp:has_skin |
rough due to dermal denticles
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Blacktip Reef Shark
|
| gptkbp:hunting_technique |
ambush predator
|
| gptkbp:interacts_with |
generally non-aggressive
generally not aggressive diving tourism |
| gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to |
habitat loss
water temperature changes |
| gptkbp:length |
2 meters
1.5 meters |
| gptkbp:lifespan |
10-12 years
up to 10 years |
| gptkbp:local_names |
gptkb:blacktip_shark
various in different cultures |
| gptkbp:migration |
seasonal
seasonal movements |
| gptkbp:mouth |
sharp and triangular
|
| gptkbp:personality_trait |
curious
|
| gptkbp:predators |
larger sharks
|
| gptkbp:public_perception |
misunderstood species
|
| gptkbp:related_species |
Carcharhinus genus
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
ovoviviparous
|
| gptkbp:research |
tagging studies
|
| gptkbp:research_interest |
marine biology
studied for behavior and ecology |
| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Carcharhinus_melanopterus
|
| gptkbp:sights |
good
excellent |
| gptkbp:social_structure |
schools
forms schools |
| gptkbp:species |
gptkb:Carcharhinus_melanopterus
five pairs explored for sustainable fishing practices |
| gptkbp:speed |
up to 25 km/h
|
| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
cleaner fish
with cleaner fish |
| gptkbp:tail_type |
crescent-shaped
|
| gptkbp:threats |
overfishing
|
| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
economic benefits
attracts divers and snorkelers |
| gptkbp:traded_on |
popular
popular in public aquariums |
| gptkbp:weight |
30 kg
|
| gptkbp:young |
pups
called pups |