Description: long and
flattened snout; white trailing edge of pectoral; black-edged dorsal and
caudal fins, especially when young; may have small whitish spots on sides;
furrows in lips at the corners of the mouth; outer margin of teeth
notched; second dorsal fin originates over middle of anal fin; brown to
olive-gray in color with white underside; slender body.
Similar Fish: other carcharhinids.
Where found: INSHORE
species, even found in surf; also common in bays and estuaries; adults
occur OFFSHORE.
Size: small species, 2 to
4 feet.
*Florida Record: n/a
Remarks: mature adults
between 2 and 2.75 feet long; 4-7 newborns range from 9 to 14 inches in
length; adults feed on small fish and crustaceans.
* The Florida records
quoted are from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's
printed publication, Fishing
Lines and are not necessarily the most current ones. The records are
provided as only as a benchmark.
