Facts
The conventional tackle record for Blacktip shark is 105 pounds, which was caught off Key West on April 17, 1993.
These sharks are viviparous and have litters of 2-4 pups after a 16-month gestation period.
Life history: This species is a relatively fast growing shark, reaching maturity at about 4-5 years of age and living longer than 10 years. Number of pups per litter is usually 4 to 6. Maximum size of blacktips off the U.S. eastern seaboard is about 6 feet in length
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