Everyone say hello to the Sickle-Fin Lemon Shark, also known as the Sharptooth Lemon Shark, or by their scientific name, Negaprion acutidens. This shark is no threat to humans as it is extremely shy and, if confronted, tends to go off another way. The Sickle-fin Lemon shark can grow up to 14 feet long and resembles its sister species, the Lemon Shark, closely the only significant difference is its pectoral fins with an exaggerated curve. These sharks are yellowish brown and have a very pale underside. These sharks also have a broad wedge-shaped snout. As I mentioned, these sharks never go out of their way to attack humans, even if the bait is presented to them. But they will behave aggressively if they are poked. Sicklefin Lemon Sharks can give birth to 1 all the way up to 14 pups per litter. Typically born in October, November, December, and January, all depending on locality. This shark has about 27 to 33 rows of teeth in each jaw. This shark feeds on a lot, including sma...
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