# Talk:Sicklefin lemon shark

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Hi Yzx, another excellent shark article! Just a few comments/questions before I pass it:

"...suggest that there is little exchange between regional subpopulations." Not sure exchange is the best word here
Changed to "intermingling".
consider linking or explaining symphysis so that the reader doesn't end up thinking that it's a fancy synonym for center
Changed.
"The fins (especially the dorsal, pectoral, and pelvics) of the sicklefin lemon shark are more falcate..." falcate?
Added definition.
"This shark seldom undertakes long movements." Maybe specify "long distance"
Changed to "long-distance movements".
aside: I never knew there was such as thing as a guitarfish. Cool!
They are; it's unfortunate that rays don't receive nearly as much scientific attention as sharks.
"...ovulation and mating for non-pregnant females..." Is it necessary to specify non-pregnant? Do pregnant females ovulate and mate?
Because the reproductive cycle is biennual, in any given year half the females are pregnant (or have just given birth) and don't mate, and the other half are non-pregnant and mate.
any info on lifespan?
Not that I'm aware.
the max known length is given, but how about the typical length? Is is similar for males and females?
Amended.
I've addressed the points; let me know of any others. -- Yzx (talk) 00:46, 31 August 2009 (UTC)

GA review (see here for criteria)
It is reasonably well written.
a (prose):  b (MoS): 
Prose is clear and concise; article complies with MOS.
It is factually accurate and verifiable.
a (references):  b (citations to reliable sources): c(OR): 
Ample reliable sources.
It is broad in its coverage.
a (major aspects):  b (focused): 
Coverage is comparable to other GA-quality shark articles.
It follows the neutral point of view policy.
Fair representation without bias: 

It is stable.
No edit wars etc.: 

It is illustrated by images, where possible and appropriate.
a (images are tagged and non-free images have fair use rationales): b (appropriate use with suitable captions):
All images have appropriate free use licenses.
Overall:
Pass/Fail: 

Nice work. Sasata (talk) 01:01, 31 August 2009 (UTC)

"Significant levels of genetic differentiation between sicklefin lemon sharks in Australia and French Polynesia, 750 km (470 mi) apart, suggest that there is little intermingling between regional subpopulations.[4]"
This statement is nonsense.     Do they mean,  7500 kilometres (4700 miles) between Australia and Tahiti perhaps ?Eregli bob (talk) 21:25, 3 September 2009 (UTC)

Added URL to reference which was used to support this statement. Original statement (in abstract of paper) is "...populations in Australia and French Polynesia, separated by oceanic distances of at least 750 km, are moderately differentiated...". I agree paraphrased statement should be improved but haven't done so myself. -IGTaylor (talk) 22:22, 3 September 2009 (UTC)

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