Quick Facts
common name :
Oceanic whitetip shark
Scientific Name :
Carcharhinus longimanus
local name :
Polkola mora
Group :
Sharks
Average Size :
Max length equals to 400 cm TL male/unsexed and common length equals to 270 cm
Diagnostic Features
Morphological characteristics 1st Dorsal fin: Rounded shape, very big Pectoral fin: Accompanied with long wide tip Rounded shape snout present Inter-dorsal ridge presents Black marks in front of second dorsal, upper margin of caudal and between dorsal fins Color characteristics Back side of the body: Dark grey with a bronze tinge/brown or bluish color Belly region: White color First dorsal, pectorals, and lower lobe of caudal fin: Incorporate some white spots Ventral surface of pelvic fins, apices of anal and second dorsal, and ventral lobe of caudal fin: Black spots
consumer Advice
Threat to Human
Stock Status
Stock Overfished
Lank Fish rating
IUCN Red List Status
