The Oceanic Whitetip Shark is a large shark found worldwide in the pelagic regions of the sea – meaning the upper areas of the open ocean. This predator is named for the white splotches found on the tips of its rounded fins.
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Scientific Name: Carcharhinus longimanus
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Characteristics: This thick-bodied shark features a wide, blunt snout and long, rounded pectoral and dorsal fins. The shark’s streamlined body is designed to help it navigate its open ocean habitat in search of prey.
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Size and Colour: This figure measures 15.3cm L x 8.5cm W x 4.7cm H. This hand-painted, accurately detailed figure features gray brown colouration above with irregular dark spots, fading to white on its underside. Its fins are tipped with mottled white splotches.
The Oceanic Whitetip Shark is part of the Wild Safari® Sea Life collection. Non-toxic and BPA free Suitable for ages 3+ years
The Oceanic Whitetip Shark figurine, along with the rest of the Safari Ltd range, can be purchased from our online toy store, delivering nationwide in South Africa and from any of our four brick and mortar toy shops in South Africa