What is another word for lemon shark?
Pronunciation: [lˈɛmən ʃˈɑːk] (IPA) 
The lemon shark, also known as Negaprion brevirostris, is a species of shark that typically inhabits shallow and murky waters in the western Atlantic and eastern Pacific oceans. Besides being called a lemon shark, this species is also known as the yellow shark, a reference to their yellowish-brown skin color, particularly on their dorsal side. They are also sometimes referred to as the finetooth shark, referring to the small, sharp teeth they possess. Other synonymous terms for the lemon shark include the nurse shark, as they share similar physical characteristics with this type of shark, and the lemon whaler, due to their tendency to feed on other fish species.
