Distinguishing Characteristics |
Body elongate; snout moderately long and pointed; color brown to gray above, pale below, a few scattered white spots on sides; the origin of the 2nd dorsal fin is posterior to the origin on the anal fin; no interdorsal ridge; 2nd dorsal fin and caudal fin with dark edges; labial folds (in the corners of the mouth) well-developed, long; upper teeth angular, notch on outer edge, inner edge finely serrated. |
Similar Species |
This is the only shark with its dorsal fin origin behind to anal fin origin, except for the smalltail shark which has short labial furrows and strongly serrated teeth. |
Habitat |
Gulf, enters bay occasionally to feed |
Maximum Size |
110 cm (3 1/2 ft), common to 70 cm (27 1/2 in) |
Fin Element Counts |
none (explain) |
Other Common Names |
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Previous Scientific Names |
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Comments |
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State size/bag limits |
Minimum size 24 in.; bag limit is 1 shark/day, including sharpnose, blacktips, bonnetheads, and all other allowable shark species; See Shark Regulations; Check for state record. |