The Lemon Shark is a large stocky, blunt nosed shark with two dorsal fins of similar size. They are yellow/brown or olive gray on top and a lighter yellowish color on the undersides.
Habitat & Range
The Lemon Shark is commonly found in shallow coastal waters out to 300 feet deep. They prefer sandy or muddy bottoms. They primarily feed on fishes, skates, rays, and crabs.
Where to Fishing
Atlantic Ocean
Fishing Season
Jan. 1 - May 14July 16 - Dec. 31
Catch Limit: Boat anglers - only 1 shark of any species per vessel, except 1 additional bonnethead and 1 additional Atlantic sharpnose per angler onboard vessel. Shore anglers - only 1 shark of any species per angler, except 1 additional bonnethead and one additional Atlantic sharpnose per shore angler.Possession of oceanic white-tip sharks is prohibited.
Size Limit: 54 inches FORK LENGTH
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
Any bloody fish will work for catching Lemon Shark s . To draw sharks in, chumming is almost a necessity.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | Fishing | Regulations | Season Dates | Jan. 1 - May 14July 16 - Dec. 31 | Link |
