Sicklefin Lemon Shark [Negaprion acutidens]
Description
Sicklefin lemon sharks are robust, pale yellow to olive sharks with a strong presence and a characteristic curved dorsal fin. Divers often encounter them near reefs and sandy bottoms, where they may patrol steadily or rest calmly before resuming slow swimming.
Where To See Sicklefin Lemon Shark
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| 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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