Negaprion brevirostris
The lemon shark gets its name from its distinctive yellowish-brown colouration, which provides excellent camouflage over sandy seafloors. These robust sharks are highly social and often found in groups, making them a common companion at shark diving sites throughout the Bahamas and Caribbean.
Tamaño
2.4-3 metros (hasta 3.4m)
Peso
90-180 kg
Esperanza de vida
25-30 años
Estado
Vulnerable
Lemon sharks can rest motionless on the seafloor by pumping water over their gills
They form social bonds and prefer company of familiar individuals
Bimini in the Bahamas hosts one of the most studied lemon shark populations
Young lemon sharks spend their first years in mangrove nurseries
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