Shark found in Lake Guntersville

[mike_s]

I think that everyone can agree that the one in Lake Guntersville was put there... but was it put there alive or dead is the question?

Also, could it survive in freshwater and for how long?

With that being said, even bull sharks, which can survive in fresh water have to acclimate to it. they just can't be thrown into fresh water. I would suspect the same is true for this species of shark, if it survive at all after acclimation.

 

[Scubakevdm]

Atlantic Sharpnose Shark, Rhizoprionodon terraenovae at MarineBio.org
This shark is able to tolerate lower salinity levels but, they do not venture into freshwater like the bull shark.

Bull Shark, Carcharhinus leucas at MarineBio.org
Bull sharks are the most common of about 6 species of shark in their genus: the Ganges shark (Glyphis gangeticus), speartooth shark (Glyphis glyphis), Irrawaddy rivers shark (Glyphis siamensis), Borneo river shark (Glyphis sp. B), and New Guinea river shark (Glyphis sp. C), that can travel between salt and fresh water or live in fresh water for prolonged periods

Something sounds "fishy" about this whole story. The fact that it was dead when it was pulled in makes me wonder if it wasn't dumped after being caught somewhere else.

Carolyn:sharks:

That's what I thought too.

 

[dodo533]

Am new at diving the lakes and such of Alabama and Georgia area. Is there any good diving in the lake guntersville area and where? My wife and I dive usually with the Chattahoochee Dive shop in Columbus, Ga. Anybody want to share a list of really good places to go and what times of the year and the temps would help too. thanks. ted cowan, rescue diver.