- Black or dusky blotch on snout tip
- Back is pale olive-gray, fading to a whitish belly
- First dorsal fin starts over or just behind the free rear tips of the pectoral fin
- Second dorsal fin starts before middle of anal fin
- No interdorsal ridge
Similar Species: Atlantic sharpnose shark, R. terraenovae (lacks dark snout tip)
Habitat & Range
Coastal waters. Common in bays and lagoons.
Life History
Mating occurs in early summer.Β After 10-11 months of gestation, females give birth to live young in nearshore areas. Broods contain 1-8 pups. Size at birth 17-20 inches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Size
Adults mature between 3 and 4 feet long (about 2 years of age) reaching maximum size of approximately 5 feet. Maximum age estimates are approximately 11.5 years for females and 9.5 years for males.
