Sharks
Blacknose Shark
Carcharhinus acronotus
SaltwaterCarcharhinidaeLeast Concern
About
The Blacknose Shark is a small, slender shark characterized by a prominent black blotch on the tip of its snout. It is an active predator, typically found in shallow coastal waters and known for its timid nature around humans.
- Average size
- 3-4 feet, 10-20 lbs
- Colors
- Gray or grayish-brown dorsally, white or yellowish-white ventrally, with a distinctive black blotch on the tip of the snout.
- Diet
- Small fishes, crustaceans (shrimp, crabs), and cephalopods (squid).
- Region
- Western Atlantic Ocean, from North Carolina to southern Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.