northern gulf

What Is The Most Common Shark In The Gulf Of Mexico?

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The Atlantic sharpnose shark is the most common inshore species in many areas of the northern Gulf of Mexico. It is small, growing to only about 4 feet in length. These sharks, along with 5 or 6 other species, are often called “sand sharks”. Are there shark attacks in the Gulf of Mexico? There have … Read more

Do Freshwater Eels Bite Humans?

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Although they do bite , eels are nonvenomous and put up an impressive battle when hooked. Are American eels rare? Now they are listed as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species Their decline is likely due to a variety of threats spanning diverse geographies, habitats and … Read more