[Ginglymostoma]

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Description

Ginglymostoma species (commonly called nurse sharks) are well-known for their calm, bottom-oriented behavior. Divers often see them resting on sandy or rocky substrates, then slowly gliding forward as they investigate the seafloor with their senses.

Species
Nurse Shark
Nurse Shark

Ginglymostoma cirratum

Ginglymostoma unami

Ginglymostoma unami

Taxonomy
Phylum Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
Class Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
Order Carpet Sharks
Orectolobiformes
Family Nurse Sharks
Ginglymostomatidae
Statistics
  • Species 2