Where Does Bonnethead Shark Live?

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

Where to find Bonnethead Shark

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from the surf zone to depths of about 80 meters (260 feet), though usually less than 10 meters (33 feet).

Environment

Estuaries, bays, shallow coastal areas, seagrass beds, and muddy or sandy bottoms. They prefer warm temperate and tropical waters.

Geographic range

Western Atlantic Ocean from North Carolina (USA) to southern Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. Eastern Pacific Ocean from southern California (USA) to Ecuador.

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