Wildlife
Lemon Shark: Habitat, Diet, Size, Behavior and Conservation
The lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) is a large, yellow-brown coastal shark found in warm, shallow waters around mangroves, estuaries, lagoons, reefs, and sandy bottoms. Its broad head, short snout, and two similarly sized dorsal fins make it easier to recognize than many other sharks. This species is an important predator in connected coastal ecosystems, but…