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Grey Nurse Sharks

Marine life profile

Grey Nurse Sharks

Recorded at 10 dive sites

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Sharks are a group of elasmobranch cartilaginous fishes characterized by a ribless endoskeleton, dermal denticles, five to seven gill slits on each side, and pectoral fins that are not fused to the head. Usually purposeful and energy-efficient, it patrols reef edges or open water and changes course when given space.

Dive sites10
Countries1
Animal groupSharks
Safety profilePotentially Dangerous

Meet the species

What to look for

How to Recognize It

Look for a streamlined shark profile, visible gill slits and the fin shape or markings that distinguish this species.

How It Behaves

Usually purposeful and energy-efficient, it patrols reef edges or open water and changes course when given space.

Special Ability

Highly tuned senses help it read vibration, scent and tiny electrical signals hidden in the water.

Dive responsibly

Share the water well

How to Approach

Stay calm, keep the animal in view and let it choose the distance. Never chase, surround or block its route.

Safety

Treat every shark as a powerful wild animal. Keep hands close, avoid baited activity and follow the local guide's instructions.

Worth knowing

The detail you remember

Interesting Facts

Modern sharks are classified within the division Selachii and are the sister group to the Batomorphi (rays and skates).

Where to Find

Look along reef drop-offs, channels, sandy ledges and blue-water edges where currents concentrate food.

Known countries

Australia