Lemon Shark

     Negaprion brevirostris, or Lemon Shark, are a common shark on the southeast coast of the United States. Lemon Sharks have a deep yellow color which is how they obtained their name. Lemon Sharks bellies of a white color. The average Lemon Shark is eight to ten feet long (Lemon Shark). The current world record for Lemon Shark is 370 pounds and was twelve feet long (Dawsey). 
     When fishing for Lemon Shark you will need a large fishing rod with strong line. As you would with all other sharks you should chum the water before you fish. The best bait to use is a small baitfish that is bleeding. When you throw the bait into the water you should not let the bait sink to the bottom. Keep your bait near the surface of the water for your best chance at catching a Lemon Shark (Lemon Shark). 
     Finding a Lemon Shark can be a very tough job. Lemon Sharks are known to be loners or travel in very small groups. Lemon Shark prefer warm coastal waters to cool waters. When fishing for Lemon Shark you should use your eyes. Lemon Shark stay in clear water and swim near the top. You should spot your shark before you try and catch it (Lemon Shark Fishing). 
    Most people do not fish for Lemon Shark because they wish to eat them. Lemon Shark behave very well in captivity and therefore scientists use them for tests. This does not mean that Lemon Sharks cannot be eaten though. Here is a recipe courtesy of "Cooks.com"


Ingredients

2 lb. lemon shark steaks
1/2 c. teriyaki sauce
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 c. butter
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tbsp. lemon juice

Directions

Marinate shark steaks in mixture of teriyaki sauce, brown sugar and lemon juice for 4 to 5 hours. Remove. Mix other ingredients with marinade. Broil steaks about 4" from hot coals for 5 to 8 minutes, basting often. Turn fish and broil 5 minutes more until fish flakes.Serves 6.

Works Cited

Dawsey, Josh. "Dentist Lands a Toothy Record -- South Carolina's Biggest Lemon Shark | Islandpacket.com." The Island Packet | Hilton Head - Bluffton, SC | Capturing Life in South Carolina's Lowcountry Since 1970. Web. 17 Nov. 2010. <http://www.islandpacket.com/2010/07/23/1316331/dentist-lands-a-toothy-record.html>.

"Lemon Shark." Enchanted Learning. Web. 17 Nov. 2010. <http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/sharks/species/Lemonshark.shtml>.

"Lemon Shark Fishing." Fishing Reports, Fishing Maps, Pictures, Fishing Tips, and More on GoFISHn. Web. 17 Nov. 2010. <http://www.gofishn.com/content/lemon-shark>.

"Teriyaki Shark Steaks." Cooks.com. Web. 17 Nov. 2010. <http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1717,155164-240198,00.html>.