Home > Fishes > Sharks > Nebrius ferrugineus

Created 3/26/2023

Family Ginglymostomatidae

INDO-PACIFIC

Nebrius ferrugineus

Maldives
 

TAWNY NURSE SHARK

Rests on sandy bottom near ledges during the day in groups.  Feeds at night upon crustaceans and small fish.  Attains 10.5 feet.  Docile but may bite if touched.  Indo-Pacific excluding Hawaii.