Where Does Atlantic Sharpnose Shark Live?

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

Where to find Atlantic Sharpnose Shark

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters from the surf zone to depths of about 10 meters (33 feet), but can be found down to 280 meters (918 feet).

Environment

Coastal waters, estuaries, bays, and occasionally offshore over continental shelves. Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms.

Geographic range

Western North Atlantic Ocean, from New Brunswick, Canada, south to Florida, and throughout the Gulf of Mexico to Yucatán, Mexico. Most abundant from North Carolina to Florida.

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