Lemon Shark [Negaprion brevirostris]
Description
Lemon sharks are sturdy, curious sharks that often cruise close to the seafloor or hover in sandy channels. Divers may spot them gliding with a steady, relaxed posture—sometimes pausing to investigate—before they continue on their route.
Where To See Lemon Shark
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
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| Order |
Requiem Sharks
Carcharhiniformes
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| Family |
Requiem Sharks
Carcharhinidae
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| Genus |
Negaprion
Negaprion
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