Tawny Nurse Shark

Nebrius ferrugineus
(Other names Sleep Shark, Spitting Shark)
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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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Left: Ian Banks
Centre: Ian Banks
Right: Ian Laird
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