Shark Gallery
Federally Prohibited Species
  • Interdorsal ridge present.
  • Dorsal fin originates over the middle of pectoral fin.
  • 2nd dorsal fin directly over anal fin.
  • Length of 2nd dorsal fin rear tip equal to 2nd dorsal fin height.
  • Research fishery only. Prohibited recreationally.
  • Interdorsal ridge present.
  • Dorsal fin originates over pectoral fin margins.
  • 2nd dorsal fin directly over anal fin.
  • Length of 2nd dorsal fin rear tip is twice 2nd dorsal fin height.
  • Interdorsal ridge present.
  • Dorsal fin originates behind pectoral fin.
  • 2nd dorsal fin directly over anal fin.
  • 2nd dorsal fin rear tip length is 3 X 2nd dorsal fin height.
  • Prohibited recreationally, allowed commercially.
  • Lacks an interdorsal ridge.
  • 1st and 2nd dorsal fins the same size.
  • Pointed snout and slender needle-like teeth.
  • 2nd dorsal fin originates forward of anal fin.

 

Sandbar Shark
Large Coastal Sharks

 

Dusky Shark
Silky Shark
Sand Tiger Shark

 

  • Lacks an interdorsal ridge.
  • Prominent Z-line pattern on sides.
  • Dorsal fin originates behind pectoral fins.
  • Dark tipped anal fin.
  • Interdorsal ridge absent.
  • Prominent Z-line pattern on sides.
  • Dorsal fin originates over pectoral fins.
  • Light colored anal fin.
  • Distinctive vertical stripes.
  • Blunt head.
  • Broad curved teeth.
  • Lacks an interdorsal ridge.
  • Nearly equal sized dorsal fins.
  • 2nd dorsal fin originates over the anal fin.
  • Yellow-green coloration.
  • Lacks an interdorsal ridge.
  • Blunt snout.
  • 2nd dorsal fin originates forward of anal fin.
Spinner Shark
Blacktip Shark
Tiger Shark
Lemon Shark
Bull Shark
Small Coastal Sharks
  • Lacks an interdorsal ridge.
  • Yellow-green coloration.
  • Dusky blotch on very tip of snout.
  • Lacks an interdorsal ridge.
  • 2nd dorsal fin originates over midpoint of anal fin.
  • Small white spots scattered on sides of adult specimens.
  • Lacks an interdorsal ridge.
  • No dark marking of any fins, pectoral fins white on underside.
  • Shiny blue-gray coloration.
  • Length of gill slits nearly equal to length of 1st dorsal fin base.
  • Shovel shaped head.
  • Small black dots on sides of adult specimens.
  • 2nd dorsal fin originates behind anal fin.
Blacknose Shark
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
Shortfin Mako Shark
Finetooth Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Pelagic Sharks
  • Upper lobe of tail nearly as long as body.
  • No grooves on top of head.
  • White belly color patches over pectoral fin bases.
  • Wide caudal keels.
  • Upper and lower lobes of tail about the same size.
  • White chin and underside of snout.
  • Underside of caudal keels is snow white.
Thresher Sharks
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