Where Does Lemon Shark Live?

Lemon Shark lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Lemon Shark

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Primarily shallow coastal waters, typically from the surface down to 90 meters (300 feet), but occasionally observed deeper (up to 400 meters).

Environment

Prefers subtropical and tropical coastal waters, including estuaries, bays, mangrove forests, coral reefs, and sandy flats. Often found in brackish water environments.

Geographic range

Western Atlantic Ocean from New Jersey, USA, to southern Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. Eastern Atlantic from Senegal to Ivory Coast. Eastern Pacific Ocean from Baja California, Mexico, to Ecuador.

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