How many teeth does the blacktip shark have?
Blacktip sharks (Carcharhinus limbatus) have a total of 50 teeth in their upper jaw and 48 in their lower jaw, for a combined total of 98 teeth. These teeth are arranged in several rows, with the largest teeth located at the front of the jaw. Blacktip sharks use their teeth to catch and hold prey, such as fish, squid, and crustaceans.