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Tawny Nurse Shark

Nebrius ferrugineus
About the species

A heavy-bodied, smooth-skinned nocturnal shark with small eyes and prominent barbels, often found resting in caves and under ledges by day. Sluggish and docile, it uses powerful suction to extract prey from reef crevices at night.


Where to see it

3 sites in the catalogue.


Sighting history
Verified sightings · last 12 months

0 sightings logged. Peak: Jan / Jun / Jul.

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