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Oceanic Whitetip Shark

Carcharhinus longimanus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Distributed across Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, and Venezuela.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Chondrichthyes (ปลากระดูกอ่อน)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (อันดับปลาฉลามครีบดำ)
Family
Carcharhinidae
Genus
Carcharhinus
Species
Carcharhinus longimanus (Oceanic Whitetip Shark)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Yogore
Chinese 大沙
Spanish Cazón
French Aileron blanc du large
German Weissspitzen Hochseehai
Portuguese Galha-branca
Arabic القرش أبيض الأطراف المحيطي
Turkish Köpek balığı

Similar Species in Carcharhinus

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Chai-gruey
Carcharhinus borneensis
Critically Endangered
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Chai-gruey
Carcharhinus brevipinna
Vulnerable
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Chai-gruey
Carcharhinus dussumieri
Endangered
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Chalarm Hoo-dum
Carcharhinus melanopterus
Vulnerable
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Chalarm Jud-dum
Carcharhinus sealei
Vulnerable
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Chalarm Jud-dum
Carcharhinus sorrah
Near Threatened
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Chalarm Kradohng-soong
Carcharhinus plumbeus
Endangered
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Chalarm Kreep-dum
Carcharhinus limbatus
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Oceanic Whitetip Shark?
The scientific name of Oceanic Whitetip Shark is Carcharhinus longimanus. It belongs to the genus Carcharhinus.
Where does Oceanic Whitetip Shark live?
Oceanic Whitetip Shark is found in Distributed across Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, and Venezuela.. Countries include Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, Venezuela.
What family does Oceanic Whitetip Shark belong to?
Oceanic Whitetip Shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) belongs to the genus Carcharhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.
What kingdom does Oceanic Whitetip Shark belong to?
Oceanic Whitetip Shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Oceanic Whitetip Shark?
The closest relatives of Oceanic Whitetip Shark in the genus Carcharhinus include Chai-gruey, Chai-gruey, Chai-gruey, Chalarm Hoo-dum, Chalarm Jud-dum.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Carcharhinus — 20 Species

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Chai-gruey
Carcharhinus brevipinna
VU 🐾
Chai-gruey
Carcharhinus dussumieri
EN 🐾
Chai-gruey
Carcharhinus borneensis
CR 🐾
Chalarm Hoo-dum
Carcharhinus melanopterus
VU 🐾
Chalarm Jud-dum
Carcharhinus sealei
VU 🐾
Chalarm Jud-dum
Carcharhinus sorrah
NT 🐾
Chalarm Kradohng-soong
Carcharhinus plumbeus
EN 🐾
Chalarm Kreep-dum
Carcharhinus limbatus
VU 🐾
Chalarm Nah-moo
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos
EN 🐾
Chalarm Nah-moo
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchoides
VU 🐾
Chalarm Thao
Carcharhinus galapagensis
LC 🐾
Chalarm Thao
Carcharhinus falciformis
VU 🐾
Chalarm Thao
Carcharhinus macloti
NT 🐾
Chalarm Thao-hoo-dum
Carcharhinus hemiodon
CR 🐾
Chararm Hua-bart
Carcharhinus leucas
VU 🐾
Blacknose shark
Carcharhinus acronotus
EN 🐾
Night Shark
Carcharhinus signatus
EN 🐾
Caribbean reef shark
Carcharhinus perezii
EN 🐾
Ambon sharpnose puffer
Carcharhinus amboinensis
VU 🐾
Creek whaler
Carcharhinus fitzroyensis
LC
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