Atlantic Sharpnose Shark

Averages 2 feet; maximum about 4 feet. World record 16 pounds.

Coastal, including surf, shallow flats and streams, often in schools. Reaches at least 103 cm TL. Abundant in the continental shelves, from the intertidal to deeper waters. Often occurs close to the surf zone off sandy beaches, and also enclosed bays, sounds, and harbors, in estuaries and river mouths. Feeds on small bony fishes, shrimps, crabs, segmented worms and mollusks (gastropod feet). Viviparous, with 1 to 7 young in a litter. Size at birth about 29 to 37 cm. Utilized for human consumption.

The Atlantic Sharpnose shown here, and the Caribbean Sharpnose, Rhizoprionodon porosus, are identical in outward appearance. Small, generally gray, streamlined shark, with long pointed snout. Posterior margin of anal fin straight or slightly concave. Second dorsal fin origin well behind anal fin origin

Distinct pairing with embrace. Viviparous, placental. 1 to 7 young per litter. Larger females carry more young. Size at birth 29-37 cm. Gestation period is 10 to 11 months in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Sex ratio of near term fetuses is 1:1

Summary of Distribution: Western Atlantic: New Brunswick, Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. Southwest Atlantic: coasts of Brazil.
Note: Distribution range colors indicate degree of suitability of habitat which can be interpreted as probabilities of occurrence (fishbase.org)

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Light tackle with wire leaders and small live or dead baitfish, or cut baits.