Distinguishing Characteristics |
Body elongate, slender; snout moderately long and pointed; color gray-blue above, white below, white horizontal band on sides; no coloration except on edges fin tips; origin of 2nd dorsal fin over origin of anal fin, labial folds (in the corners of the mouth) short; no interdorsal ridge; upper teeth narrow, nearly symmetrical; same with lower teeth, upper teeth slightly serrated, lower teeth smooth. |
Similar Species |
Lack of any distinguishing characteristics and the narrow teeth help distinguish this shark. Similar to a blacknose shark but without the black spot on the tip of the nose. |
Habitat |
Gulf, enters bay occasionally to feed |
Maximum Size |
190 cm (6 1/4 ft) |
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 64 in.; bag limit is 1 shark/day, including sharpnose, blacktips, bonnetheads, and all other allowable shark species; See Shark Regulations; Check for state record. |