Tawny Nurse Shark

Tawny Nurse Shark

Nebrius ferrugineus

Vulnerable
DESCRIPTION

The Tawny Nurse Shark is a large, slow-moving shark found in shallow coastal waters and coral reefs. It has a distinctive tawny color and is primarily nocturnal. It feeds on fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods, and is capable of resting motionless on the ocean floor.

Max Length 320 cm
Max Weight 110 kg
Lifespan Up to 25 years
Habitat Seabed, coastal zone, and coral reef
Depth Range 1 - 70 m
Diet
Carnivore
Activity
Nocturnal
Social Behavior Solitary
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