Author: (Poey, 1860)
FBname: Blacknose shark
Comments: Found on continental and insular shelves, mainly over sandy, shell, and coral bottoms.  Feeds on small fishes, including pinfish (Sparidae) and porcupine fish.  Preyed on by larger sharks.  Viviparous (with a yolk-sac placenta), with 3 to 6 young per litter.  Performs a 'hunch' display, with back arched, caudal lowered and head raised, as a possible threat display when confronted by divers.  Utilized dried salted for human consumption. Minimum depth from Ref. 055176.