Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of blacktip shark Carcharhinus limbatus (Carcharhiniformes: Carcharhinidae)

In this study, we aimed to determine the complete mitochondrial genome of blacktip shark Carcharhinus limbatus. The mitochondrial genome was 16,705 bp in length, including 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, 2 rRNA genes, and a control region. Phylogenetic analysis was done using the Bayesian inference method, which showed a close relationship between C. limbatus and C. amblyrhynchoides.

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The complete mitochondrial genome of blacktip shark Carcharhinus limbatus was determined in this study, revealing a close relationship between C. limbatus and C. amblyrhynchoides based on phylogenetic analysis.