noun
- plural of blacktip; sharks of the genus Carcharhinus, characterized by black markings on the tips of their fins
Usage: common in marine biology and fishing contexts; often refers to the blacktip reef shark or blacktip shark
Examples
- The aquarium's tank contains several blacktips that were rescued from the wild.
- Blacktips are commonly found in shallow coastal waters around the world.
- Fishermen in the Gulf often catch blacktips during summer months.
- The distinctive black fin tips make blacktips easy to identify.
- Marine biologists study blacktips to understand shark behavior in warm waters.