Housing a number of Sand Tiger Sharks Carcharias taurus, Copper Sharks Carcharhinus brachyurus, and a couple of Nurse Sharks Ginglymostoma cirratum. Also signed for Sicklefin Lemon Shark Negaprion acutidens but I couldn't see that one.
@Dr. Wolverine that's actually what I was thinking when I uploaded the photo, but when I was at the tank I checked every shark in there multiple times and couldn't find it, so I think that shark might just be a Sand Tiger at a weird angle.
@Dr. Wolverine I think you’re correct. It has the classic “lemon shark smile” if you will lol, and while the body shape is dense it’s definitely more lemon than sand tiger, especially in the shape of its nose. Also, the two dorsal fins look to be nearly identical in size.
I think that must be right. Looking at my other photos of the tank it does look like it must be. I can't understand how I couldn't find it on the day though, because I was really trying!
@Chlidonias I wouldn’t beat yourself up too bad haha. In my experience, the classic American lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) can definitely blend into a big tank with a large amount of sand tigers if there’s only one or two present and they’re all similarly sized. The species aren’t closely related but they share a lot of characteristics - stocky build, dorsal fins placed somewhat further back on their trunks, and both the first and second dorsal being similarly sized. I’ve had issues finding the lemons at Odysea Aquarium when they’re not right in front of my face, whereas SeaWorld San Diego’s Citrus is easier to tell apart because she’s so much bigger.
