Lemon shark

The lemon shark is a species of shark from the family Carcharhinidae, known for its yellowish skin, which inspires its common name.

Lemon shark meat can be eaten and is considered a delicacy in many cultures. The fish are targeted by commercial and recreational fishers for their meat, fins, and skin, and the skin is also used for leather.

Lemon sharks live in the tropical western Atlantic from New Jersey to southern Brazil, off the coast of West Africa, and in the eastern Pacific from southern Baja California to Ecuador. They favor shallow water with a rocky or sandy bottom, including coral reefs, mangroves, enclosed bays, and river mouths, but have been found down to 92 m.