Lemon Shark
Negaprion brevirostris
Summary 2
The lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) is a stocky and powerful shark. A member of the family Carcharhinidae, lemon sharks can grow to 10 feet (3.0 m) 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 electroreceptors to find their main source of prey, fish. Lemon sharks enjoy the many benefits of group living such as enhanced...
Sources and Credits
- (c) BRJ INC., some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), https://www.flickr.com/photos/brj_bringin_the_shit_up_in_here_bitches/4932993407/
- (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negaprion_brevirostris
