Coastal Identity
The scientific name is Negaprion brevirostris, distinct from the Indo-Pacific Sicklefin Lemon Shark. Atlantic and eastern Pacific records belong to this species account. A similar common name does not justify combining the two sharks’ distributions or maximum sizes.
Feeding and Young
Bony fish form much of the diet, with crustaceans and other animals also eaten. Reproduction produces live young supported by a placenta. Females show nursery-site fidelity, and young can remain associated with sheltered nursery habitat through their early years.
Size and Maturity
The compiled maximum length is 340 centimeters total length, while the museum account reports an upper weight of about 250 kilograms. Maturity occurs only after years of growth. A nursery juvenile therefore should not be used to represent the size or habitat range of a mature shark.
Keep Nursery and Adult Habitat Distinct
A sheltered young shark and a large coastal adult use different immediate surroundings. Life stage belongs with every habitat observation.
All Lakes With Lemon Shark
Browse all lakes and reservoirs with confirmed Lemon Shark records in our database, listed alphabetically.
No published lakes are currently linked to this species in our confirmed records.