Sharks
Lemon Shark
Negaprion brevirostris
SaltwaterCarcharhinidaeNear Threatened
About
Lemon sharks are stout-bodied sharks with a flattened head and a distinctive yellow-brown coloration, giving them their name. They are relatively social sharks, often found in groups, and are known for their predictable migration patterns and site fidelity.
- Average size
- 8-10 feet (2.4-3 meters), up to 400 lbs
- Colors
- Yellowish-brown to olive-brown dorsally, lighter yellow ventrally.
- Diet
- Primarily bony fishes, crustaceans, and mollusks. They are opportunistic feeders.
- Region
- Atlantic coast from New Jersey to the Gulf of Mexico, including Florida and the Caribbean.