Fish
Lemon Shark
Yellow coastal shark of mangrove nurseries
Family Carcharhinidae
Carcharhinidae is a taxonomic family in the order Carcharhiniformes, class Chondrichthyes. Global Animal Guide profiles 3 of its members: Lemon Shark, Oceanic Whitetip Shark and Bull Shark. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Carcharhinidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Shark Negaprion brevirostris | 150 kg | 3 m | 35 km/h | 27 yrs | North America, South America, Africa | Vulnerable |
| Oceanic Whitetip Shark Carcharhinus longimanus | 130 kg | 3 m | 30 km/h | 22 yrs | North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Oceania | Critically Endangered |
| Bull Shark Carcharhinus leucas | 130 kg | 3.5 m | 40 km/h | 20 yrs | Oceans | Vulnerable |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
