Nurse shark
Ginglymostoma cirratum
Description
The nurse shark is light yellowish-brown to dark brown, and some have small dark spots. It has a flattened body and a broad, rounded head with two conspicuous barbels between the nostrils, which it uses to find food. A nurse shark's mouth is filled with rows of small, serrated teeth for crushing hard-shelled prey.
Statistics
Average size
Length:
14ft 1in
Weight:
240lbs
Max size
Length:
10ft 2in
Weight:
243lbs
Speed
Cruising:
?
Bolting:
24.85 mph
Diving depth
Common:
3ft 3in - 114ft
Max:
?-426ft
Lifespan
Wild:
25y
Captivity:
Unknown
Status
Endangered:
81.38/100
Dangerous:
traumatogenic
Explore Shark Utopia
Be honest, when was the last time you watched a decent shark movie?