Learn more about the Sandbar shark!
Did you know that the Chesapeake Bay and Delaware Bay are two of the most important nursery grounds for sandbar sharks in the western North Atlantic?
This species is named for the sandy flats, bays and estuaries where it’s found. In fact, it’s the most common species of shark in the Chesapeake Bay! These sharks have a large first dorsal fin, large pectoral fins and a mid-dorsal ridge.
Like many other shark species, sandbar sharks give birth to live young. Their gestation period ranges from six to 12 months, when the mother gives birth to one to 14 pups per litter. Females mature at age 16 or older, and reproduce every two to three years.
