Blue Nurse Shark [Carcharias taurus]
Description
A sturdy, slow-moving shark that often cruises close to the bottom or settles into crevices, the Blue Nurse Shark can be a striking sight for divers. Its broad head and relaxed demeanor make it feel almost “stationary,” especially when it’s resting and breathing steadily.
Where To See Blue Nurse Shark
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
|
| Order |
Lamnoid Sharks
Lamniformes
|
| Family |
Gray Sharks
Odontaspididae
|
| Genus |
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Carcharias
|
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