Nurse Sharks are fishs that lead a solitary life. Sometimes nurse sharks are called ginglymostoma cirratum, this is a scientific name for the animal. It comes from the genus of the fish - ginglymostoma. Nurse Shark can reach the speed of 40km/h (25mph). The fishs usually live for 20-25 years. Nurse Sharks weight about 90-150kg (198-330lbs). These fishs usually grow up to 2.5-4.3m (8-14ft).
Facts about nurse sharks
Name | Nurse Shark |
Life Span | 20-25 years |
Family | Ginglymostomatidae |
Top Speed | 40km/h (25mph) |
Diet | Carnivore |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Skin Type | Smooth |
Main Prey | Squid, fish, octopus |
Colour | Black, brown, grey, white |
Phylum | Chordata |
Habitat | Warm waters and tropical coastal regions |
Scientific Name | Ginglymostoma cirratum |
Genus | Ginglymostoma |
Type | Fish |
Average Litter Size | 20 |
Class | Chondrichthyes |
Weight | 90-150kg (198-330lbs) |
Order | Orectolobiformes |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Size | 2.5-4.3m (8-14ft) |
Predators | Human, bull shark, tiger shark |
Conservation Status | Threatened |