What is another word for Whitetip Shark?
Pronunciation: [wˈa͡ɪttɪp ʃˈɑːk] (IPA) 
The Whitetip Shark is a species of requiem shark that is predominantly found in warm, shallow waters throughout the world's tropical and subtropical oceans. It is also known by several synonyms including the Longman's Whitetip Shark, the Shortnose Whitetip Shark, the Bronze Whaler, the Oceanic Whitetip, and the Common Whitetip Shark. These synonyms are reflective of the shark's distinct physical characteristics, behavior, and geographic location. For example, the Longman's Whitetip Shark is named after Australian ichthyologist Albert William Longman, while the Bronze Whaler is named after the shark's distinctive bronzed coloring on the dorsal side. The different synonyms highlight the diverse ways in which this fascinating shark species is classified and perceived.
