Blacktip Reef Shark

Blacktip Reef Shark

Carcharhinus melanopterus

CommonTrophyUnique

Blacktip Reef Shark in Fishing Planet. Find it in Noomaa Kuda Atholhu. Bait options include Fish Head, Large Fish Strips, Indo-Pacific Swimming Crab.

How to catch Blacktip Reef Shark

Baits

Lures

13 Arrows Deep Runner 6 m, #3/0

Anniversary Bullet Spinner 30 g, #3/0

Anniversary Deep Runner 10 m, #5/0

Anniversary Hunched Runner 8 m, #5/0

Anniversary Saltwater Spoon 250 g, #10/0

Anniversary Triple Hook Pilker 200 g, #10/0

Anniversary Triple Runner 2.5 m, #4/0

Barbless Medium Spoon 14 g, #3/0

Bullet Spinner 24 g, #2/0

Bullet Spinner 36 g, #4/0

Club-Series Barbless Medium Spoon 14 g, #3/0

Club-Series Bullet Spinner 36 g, #4/0

Where to fish

Size by waterway

WaterwayFish classMaximum weight
Noomaa Kuda AtholhuCommon, Trophy, Unique

Fishing guide

The Blacktip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) is a small coastal shark found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. While it can weigh up to 20 kg, most individuals average around 5-10 kg. These sharks prefer shallow waters, often venturing into lagoons and over sandy shallows. Adults are commonly seen near coral reef slopes and platforms, while juveniles stick to sheltered areas. They rarely go deeper than 10 m but have been recorded as deep as 75 m. Blacktip Reef Sharks are fast and active predators, often forming small groups or larger schools. Their diet mainly consists of reef fish, along with squid, octopuses, shrimp, and crabs. Occasionally, they may feed on smaller sharks, rays, or even sea snakes.

If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Pilkers.

The most successful lure is Silver/Gold Trophy Double Hook Pilker 150 g, #7/0.