Tawny Nurse SharkNebrius ferrugineus
(Other names Sleep Shark, Spitting Shark)
The Tawny Nurse Shark is a large curious shark that has been known to accompany divers for a whole dive. They feed off the sea floor where it sucks up its prey. They are typically grey to brown on top and fade to a pinkish white gradient below. It also has small teeth and nasal barbles which help it to detect its prey when hunting. Size: 3.30m in length (Maximum) Diet: Crustaceans, Mollusks, Cephalopods & Fish |
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| Photos Left: Ian Banks Centre: Ian Banks Right: Ian Laird |