Ginglymostoma unami [Ginglymostoma unami]
Description
This species is a calm, bottom-associated shark that many divers encounter near reefs and rocky areas. With its broad head and whisker-like barbels, it often glides close to the seafloor or settles into a resting posture, making it a memorable, easy-to-observe presence underwater.
Where To See Ginglymostoma unami
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
|
| Order |
Carpet Sharks
Orectolobiformes
|
| Family |
Nurse Sharks
Ginglymostomatidae
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| Genus |
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Ginglymostoma
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