Grey Nurse Shark [Carcharias taurus]
Description
The Grey Nurse Shark, also known as the Sand Tiger Shark, is a large species that can reach up to 3.2 m in length. It is found in subtropical and temperate waters worldwide. It has a unique appearance with a bulky body, conical snout, and protruding teeth even when the mouth is closed. This species is known for its slow, swimming behavior and it's generally non-aggressive unless provoked.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Carpet Sharks
Orectolobiformes
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| Family |
Nurse Sharks
Ginglymostomatidae
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| Genus |
Nurse Sharks
Ginglymostoma
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