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Lemon Shark

Negaprion brevirostris

Seabook: Lemon Shark

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Max Depth

92 m

Description

Negaprion brevirostris is a stocky and powerful shark. A member of the family Carcharhinidae, lemon sharks can grow to 3.4 metres in length. They are often found in shallow subtropical waters and are known to inhabit and return to specific nursery sites for breeding. Often feeding at night, these sharks use electrore... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Colors

white
brown
grey
yellow

Social Behaviour

Group

Solitary

Habitat and Environment

Mud and Sand

Conservation status

(VU) Vulnerable

Poisonous

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Danger to human

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Venomous

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