Fishing for Nurse shark

Ginglymostoma cirratum

The nurse shark is a slow-moving, bottom-dwelling species found in warm, shallow waters of the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific. It has a robust body, small eyes, and barbels near its mouth. Growing up to 14 feet (168 inches) and weighing up to 330 pounds, it feeds on fish, crustaceans, and mollusks. Nurse sharks are generally nocturnal and non-aggressive. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

Common depth

? - 427 ft

IUCN Status

Vulnerable

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic

Source: Fishbase

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