Attacks on Humans by the Blacktip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus)

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dc.contributor.authorRandall, John E.
dc.contributor.authorHelfman, Gene S.
dc.date.accessioned2008-03-13T21:05:31Z
dc.date.available2008-03-13T21:05:31Z
dc.date.issued1973-07
dc.description.abstractThe blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus me/anopterus) occurs in shallow waters throughout most of the tropical Indo-Pacific. Its classification, distribution, and biology are reviewed. Ten attacks by this shark at Palau, Phoenix, Line, and Marshall islands, Caroline Atoll, and Tuamotu Archipelago are summarized. Only three attacks resulted in injuries. Eight of the 10 attacks occurred during the afternoon; nine, in water less than waist deep. All but one victim were wading, and dead or injured fishes were present prior to only three incidents. Contrary to previous reports, the blacktip reef shark should be considered dangerous.
dc.identifier.citationRandall JE, Helfman GS. 1973. Attacks on humans by the blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus). Pac Sci 27(3): 226-238.
dc.identifier.issn0030-8870
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10125/799
dc.language.isoen-US
dc.publisherUniversity of Hawaii Press
dc.subject.lcshBlacktip shark
dc.subject.lcshShark attacks
dc.titleAttacks on Humans by the Blacktip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus)
dc.typeArticle
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Pacific Science Volume 27, Numbers 3, 1973