Marine Life

Sicklefin lemon shark

Femunu miyaru

Negaprion acutidens

Negaprion acutidens is a species of shark in the family Carcharhinidae. It is also known as the sicklefin lemon shark. It is found in inshore and offshore waters near the surface and bottom, and is known to feed on small bony fishes, crustaceans, and cephalopods. It is ovoviviparous, with litters of 2-4 young per litter. It is found in the Indo-West Pacific.

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size: Max. 7.4 m or more
color: Grey. Dark spots and stripes on sides, which fade with growth.
order: Carcharhiniformes
family: Carcharhinidae
image url: https://assets.explore.mv/fishes/negaprion-acutidens.png
habitat and biology: This species of predator is found in both inshore and offshore waters, near the surface and bottom. It is a voracious feeder, consuming a wide variety of fish, marine mammals, turtles, sea birds, sea snakes, cephalopods, molluscs, crustaceans, carrion and garbage. It is ovoviviparous and its litters can be quite large, ranging from 10 to 82. It is believed that this species matures between 4 to 6 years old.
distinctive characters: The body is large and has a fairly short, blunt snout. The foreparts are stout, while the hindparts are more slender. There is a low keel on either side of the caudal peduncle, and distinctive teeth can be seen in the illustration. The upper labial furrows are very long, extending to the front of the eyes, and there is a spiracle present.