Lemon Shark
Negaprion brevirostris
Also called lemon, lemon shark
A large coastal shark species easily identified by its distinctive yellowish coloration and blunt snout. Known for their tendency to form groups and their preference for shallow, warm waters.
Lemon Shark at a glance
- Scientific name
- Negaprion brevirostris
- Typical size
- 60-96 inches
- IGFA world record
- 405 lbs
- State record
- 385 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Mythic
Habitat
Shallow coastal waters, mangroves, and flats. Yellowish-brown coloring. Common in Florida.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a lemon shark through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksLemon Shark questions people ask
Lemon Shark is Negaprion brevirostris. Anglers also call it lemon, lemon shark.
A typical lemon shark runs 60-96 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 405 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every lemon shark you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Shallow coastal waters, mangroves, and flats. Yellowish-brown coloring. Common in Florida. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record lemon shark weighed 405 lbs. The standing state record on file is 385 lbs.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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