Nurse Sharks [Ginglymostoma]

Description

Ginglymostoma is a genus of sharks within the family Ginglymostomatidae, commonly known as nurse sharks. These sharks are known for their sluggish nature and are found in the warmer waters of the Atlantic and eastern Pacific oceans. They have a distinctive barbel at the mouth, which they use to search for prey in the sand and mud of the ocean floor. Nurse sharks are usually nocturnal and spend the day in large inactive groups. They feed on a variety of prey including fish, mollusks, and crustaceans.

Species

Grey Nurse Shark [Carcharias taurus]

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Tawny Nurse Shark [Nebrius ferrugineus]