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Lemon shark

Negaprion acutidens

The shark was spotted briefly and filmed while snorkel diving (Sundive Byron Bay boat trip) at "the Needles",Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, NSW.

Depth 5m
Negaprion acutidens

About this species

Pale yellowish brown shark with broad head, blunt snout and similar-sized dorsal fins. Dorsal surfaces vary from uniform pale yellow to light brown or grey. Ventral surfaces whitish. No conspicuous fin markings. Blunt snout. Slender, erect, smooth-edged upper teeth. Read more…

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