Lemon shark: Records & Species Guide
Scientific name: Negaprion brevirostris
Identification
Lemon shark The lemon shark is a coastal shark associated with warm shallow habitats including bays, mangrove-fringed areas and reef environments.
Habitat/distribution
Its yellow-brown coloration is part of the origin of its common name.
Human-interaction context
Lemon sharks are well studied in some nursery habitats.
Incident records
Image attribution
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Sources and references
- Scientific name: Negaprion brevirostris
- Taxonomy status: accepted
- Source basis: Scientific names follow the supplied reviewed editorial reference. External taxonomy checks are recorded separately when performed.