noun
- a shark with black-tipped fins, especially the blacktip reef shark or blacktip shark found in warm coastal waters
Usage: often used in marine biology and fishing contexts
Examples
- The blacktip is a common shark species in tropical and subtropical waters.
- Divers spotted a blacktip swimming near the coral reef.
- Blacktips are known for their distinctive dark fin tips.
- The blacktip shark is relatively small compared to other shark species.
- Fishermen in the region often catch blacktips in their nets.