Negaprion brevirostris

Sharks

  • Lemon shark
  • Zitronenhai
  • Citroenhaai
  • Requin citron
  • Tiburón limon
  • Squalo limone

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The tropical Pacific

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 90 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is migrating
  • Species generally living in a group
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 340 cm
  • Maximum age known : 25 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes -
  • The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

  • The animal may inflict serious bites
  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing
    • - Chemistry/pharmacy
    • Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)
  • The species is classified asVulnerable