Types of Sharks in Florida (15 Species with Pictures)
WEBThere are 15 species of sharks that can be found in Florida. In this article, we are going to talk about all these shark species and when they can most likely be seen in the state.
Shark Species | FWC - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
WEBShark Species. Blacktip Shark Carcharhinus limbatus. Bonnethead Shark Sphyrna tiburo. Bull Shark Carcharhinus leucas. Great Hammerhead Shark Sphyrna mokarran. ... Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission • Farris Bryant Building 620 S. Meridian St. • Tallahassee, FL • (850) 488-4676
Sharks in Florida: All You Ought to Know (Pics, Facts and Chart)
WEBApr 23, 2023 · Florida is home to more than forty species of shark, but most of them aren’t considered real threats to people. In fact, shark bites are incredibly rare. Sharks themselves are fascinating, awe-inspiring creatures.
List of Sharks in Florida with Pictures
WEBThe waterways and beaches of Florida are home to a diverse shark population measuring as less as 2 feet to as much as 35 feet. The lemon shark is the most common that can be sighted all year round. Most other species are usually seen in Florida from June to August.
Sharks of Canaveral National Seashore - U.S. National Park Service
WEBJul 24, 2024 · Worldwide there are over 500 species of sharks. The Indian River Lagoon is historically the northern most shark nursery in the United States though nursery habitats are increasingly moving north due to temperature changes. It serves as a nursery for many other species of fish as well. Bull sharks are routinely born in the Indian River Lagoon.
As Shark Encounters Become More Common, Florida Wildlife
WEBMay 14, 2021 · More than 50 shark species can be found along the Atlantic coast, of which 16 can be harvested in Florida waters. The state began protecting some of the larger, more-targeted species in the early 1990s.
Sharks of the Florida Panhandle | Panhandle Outdoors
WEBJun 3, 2021 · There are 24 species of sharks from nine different families found in the Gulf of Mexico. Most have a wide distribution range, and some are found worldwide. Nurse sharks are more tropical, common in the Keys, but are found in …
FWC officials add white tip sharks to prohibited species list
WEB1 day ago · Published September 19, 2024 at 7:47 AM EDT. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has added one shark breed to its prohibited species list. On Tuesday, the FWC added whitetip ...
Florida adds Oceanic Whitetip shark to protected species list
WEB1 day ago · Florida officials have added oceanic whitetip sharks to the list of shark species prohibited from being harvested or harmed in state waters. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ...
Shark Week is Here - Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida
WEBIt’s Shark Week! To celebrate, let’s examine the critical role sharks play in the ecosystem and learn more about some of Florida’s native shark species. The Importance of Sharks. Sharks are apex predators at the top of their respective food chain.