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The lemon shark was first named and described in 1868 by Felipe Poey. [7] He originally named it Hypoprion brevirostris, but later renamed it Negaprion brevirostris. [7] The lemon shark has also appeared in literature as Negaprion fronto and Carcharias fronto (Jordan and Gilbert, 1882), Carcharias brevirostris (Gunther, 1870), and Carcharhinus brevirostris (Henshall, 1891).
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The lemon shark is a shark belonging to the family Carcharhinidae that can grow 10 feet (3.0 m) long. It is a popular choice for study, as it survives well in captivity. It is a popular choice for study, as it survives well in captivity.
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A lemon shark was seen swimming in the shallow surf off a Hilton Head Island beach Friday morning. Lifeguards cleared the surrounding waters for 30 minutes following the sighting on Aug. 30, 2024.
The scientists consider the shark a case of leucism, a rare genetic disorder that affects melanin production. In leucistic sharks, the iris pigmentation is normal even when the rest of the body ...
From what is known about the winghead shark, the shape of the hammerhead apparently has to do with an evolved sensory function. Like all sharks, hammerheads have electroreceptory sensory pores called ampullae of Lorenzini. The pores on the shark's head lead to sensory tubes, which detect electric fields generated by other living creatures. [16]