Lemon shark diving: where and when
Coastal and nursery-based, with winter mating aggregations off southeast Florida and strong philopatry to the nurseries where they were born. 1 known encounter site across 1 country: USA. Best single site: Jupiter & Palm Beach, Florida, USA — high reliability, peak dec-mar. Minimum certification across sites varies; the easiest access points need only no certification, the deepest need Open Water.
- Sites
- 1
- IUCN status
- Vulnerable
- Min. certification
- Open Water
- Typical depth
- 15–30 m
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