Oceanic whitetip sharks, once abundant across the globe, are now listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. However, a forthcoming recovery plan is designed to help bring this species back from the brink.
Blacknose sharks get their name from the black or dusky blotch on the tip of their snout. The spot is most noticeable in juveniles and often fades in adulthood. They are primarily found in the warm coastal waters of the western Atlantic Ocean.
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