Carcharhinidae
Negaprion eurybathrodon
Lemon shark
MiocenePliocenePleistoceneRecentuncommon
A narrow smooth-bladed tooth with a flat root and fine serrations only at the very base of the blade. Often mistaken for sand tigers.
Typical size
0.5–1″
Trophy size
1.25″+
Age range
0.012–5.3 Ma
Body length
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How to ID it in the field
- ▸Narrow tall smooth blade, almost like a sand tiger
- ▸Fine serrations only at the bottom of the blade above the shoulders
- ▸Wide flat root, no cusplets
- ▸Smaller than typical sand tiger
Quick reference
Shape
narrow blade
Serrations
fine
Cusplets
none
Root
broad bilobed
Color
Black, dark brown
Sample reference images
Use these visual references to compare angle, wear, and silhouette before making a final ID.
