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oceanic whitetip shark

/ˌəʊʃiˈænɪk ˈwaɪtˌtɪp ʃɑːk/

Traduction: Grand requin pélagique fortement migrateur (Carcharhinus longimanus) des océans tropicaux et subtropicaux, reconnaissable à ses longues nageoires à extrémités blanches et à son comportement potentiellement agressif.

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/ˌəʊʃiˈænɪk ˈwaɪtˌtɪp ʃɑːk/formalscientific
  • frGrand requin pélagique fortement migrateur (Carcharhinus longimanus) des océans tropicaux et subtropicaux, reconnaissable à ses longues nageoires à extrémités blanches et à son comportement potentiellement agressif.

A large, highly migratory shark species (Carcharhinus longimanus) found in tropical and subtropical open oceans, known for its distinctive long, white-tipped fins and aggressive behavior.

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    A large, highly migratory shark species (Carcharhinus longimanus) found in tropical and subtropical open oceans, known for its long, white-tipped fins and aggressive behavior.

    frRequin océanique à pointe blanche

    • The oceanic whitetip shark is often found far from land in deep waters.
    • This species is known for its distinctive white-tipped dorsal and pectoral fins.
    • Oceanic whitetip sharks were once common but are now considered vulnerable due to overfishing.