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Where Nurse Shark has been recorded
Frequently asked questions about Nurse Shark
Where can you see the Nurse Shark?
The Nurse Shark can be seen at 14 dive destinations in Bahamas, Belize, and Mexico. The best spots include Andros Barrier Reef (Bahamas), Bimini (Bahamas), Cozumel (Mexico), Exuma Cays (Bahamas), and Glovers Reef (Belize).
What is the best time to see the Nurse Shark?
The Nurse Shark can be seen all year round at Andros Barrier Reef, Bimini, Cozumel, Exuma Cays, and Glovers Reef.
Where can you see the Nurse Shark in Bahamas?
In Bahamas, you can see the Nurse Shark at Andros Barrier Reef, Bimini, Exuma Cays, Tiger Beach, Long Island, and Nassau.
Where can you see the Nurse Shark in Belize?
In Belize, you can see the Nurse Shark at Glovers Reef, Great Blue Hole, Lighthouse Reef Atoll, and Turneffe Atoll.
Where can you see the Nurse Shark in Mexico?
In Mexico, you can see the Nurse Shark at Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, and Holbox.
How big does the Nurse Shark get?
The Nurse Shark can reach up to 4.3 m in length and 114.5 kg in weight.
What habitat does the Nurse Shark live in?
The Nurse Shark is found in these habitats: seabed, underwater cave, coastal zone, and coral reef.
How deep does the Nurse Shark live?
The Nurse Shark lives from the surface down to 130 m.
What does the Nurse Shark eat?
Feeds on other animals, from fish to crustaceans or molluscs depending on the species.
When is the Nurse Shark most active?
Active after dark, resting or hidden away during the day. Night dives are when it comes out.
How long does the Nurse Shark live?
The Nurse Shark lives up to 30 years.
What is the conservation status of the Nurse Shark?
The Nurse Shark is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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