Nurse shark - Wikipedia
WEBThe nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) is an elasmobranch fish in the family Ginglymostomatidae. The conservation status of the nurse shark is globally assessed as Vulnerable in the IUCN List of Threatened Species. [2]
Ginglymostomatidae - Wikipedia
WEBThe Ginglymostomatidae are a cosmopolitan family of carpet sharks known as nurse sharks, containing four species in three genera. [4] Common in shallow, tropical and subtropical waters, these sharks are sluggish and docile bottom-dwellers. [5] They are the most abundant species of shark found in shallow coastal waters. [6]
Nurse Shark Facts: Description, Habitat, and Behavior
WEBNov 6, 2018 · The nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) is a type of carpet shark. This slow-moving bottom dweller is known for its docile nature and adaptation to captivity.
Wildlife Fact Sheets: Nurse Shark - Ocean Conservancy
WEBNurse sharks have a set of small (but sharp!) teeth and barbels that hang from their chins, like catfish, that help them sense prey in the sand. Nurse sharks are among the most-seen sharks by divers in the Western Atlantic.
Nurse Shark: Facts, Habitat, and Behavior - American Oceans
WEBNurse Shark. In the Atlantic and East Pacific, nurse sharks are a species of shark that are frequently seen in warm, shallow waters. With a large head and rounded dorsal and pectoral fins, they are recognized for their striking appearance. These brown sharks can reach a maximum length of 10.1 feet.
13 Facts About Nurse Sharks - Mental Floss
WEBKnown as the “couch potato of the shark world,” the nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) leads a sedentary life. By day, it rests, and by night, it creeps over the sandy floors and coral reefs ...
Nurse Shark - National Geographic
WEBExplore the underwater world of this bottom-dwelling shark. Learn why humans have little to fear, and much to learn, from nurse sharks.
Everything You Need to Know About Nurse Sharks - Wild Explained
WEBSep 4, 2023 · Nurse sharks, scientific name Ginglymostoma cirratum, are a species of carpet sharks that can be found in the Western Atlantic, Eastern Pacific, and Indian Oceans. They are the most common species of sharks found in the Caribbean and are known for their docile nature and suction feeding habits.
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Nurse shark - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) is an elasmobranch fish in the family Ginglymostomatidae. The conservation status of the nurse shark is globally assessed as Vulnerable in the IUCN List of Threatened Species.
Ginglymostoma cirratum – Discover Fishes - Florida Museum
WEBDec 28, 2023 · The nurse shark is a nocturnal predator that feeds mainly on fish, stingrays, mollusks (octopi, squids and clams) and crustaceans. Algae and corals are occasionally found in their stomachs, as well. The nurse shark has a small mouth but its large pharynx allows it to suck in food items efficiently.
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