— [Nebrius]
Description
Nebrius species (commonly referred to as tawny nurse sharks) are typically seen along reefs and near the seafloor, where they move with a steady, unhurried rhythm. Divers may notice them tucked into crevices or cruising close to the bottom, using their strong jaws and whisker-like sensory features to explore.
Species
Giant Sleepy Shark
Nebrius ferrugineus
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 1