The sharpnose shark is a very shy shark that inhabits the shallow coastal waters. If you are lucky enough to see one, it is likely to be as it swims away rapidly. It is a common prey for larger sharks. They have a long flattened snout. Their second dorsal fin begins above the middle of the anal fin and is much smaller then the first.
Adults usually have a few scattered spots on their back.
Their gestation period is from 10 to 11 months with a litter of 2 to 6 pups, each about 1' long. They feed upon small fish and invertebrates such as shrimp and snails. Although the tiger shark is considered to be one of the most dangerous sharks, they tend to swim away from divers. Our few sightings have been of sharks in the distance. Tiger sharks range from 7' to 12' with a maximum of 24'.