Nurse Shark

The Nurse Shark

Slow-moving bottom-dweller.

All About The Nurse Shark

Nurse Shark Facts

Habitat

Coastal waters of Atlantic and Pacific

Behavior

Rests during the day; hunts at night.

Appearance

Brownish body with a flat head.

Diet

Carnivore

Interesting Facts

Can survive in low-oxygen environments.

Conservation Status

Least Concern

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