Tawny Nurse Shark
The Nurse Shark (Nebrius ferrugineus) is a mid-sized shark that is active at night and normally no threat to divers. It's often found resting during the day under rock or coral bommies.
A resting Nurse Shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum)
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Tawny Nurse Shark Nebrius ferrugineus
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: |
Chordata (Chordates)
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| Class: |
Chondrichthyes: Cartilaginous fish
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| Order: | Orectolobiformes (Carpet Sharks) |
| Family: | Ginglymostomatidae (Ginglymostomatidae) |
| Genus: | Nebrius (Tawny Nurse Shark) |
| Species: | Nebrius ferrugineus |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 3 metres |
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