A Majestic Tawny Nurse Shark in the Ocean (00017487)
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Description: The Tawny Nurse Shark, scientifically known as Nebrius ferrugineus, is a fascinating marine creature. These sharks, with their brown coloration adapted to the seabed, are regularly spotted in the waters of Shark Reef. With an average size of 200 to 250 cm, they feed on a variety of sea creatures such as crabs, squids, corals, sea urchins, and fish. This capture depicts a Tawny Nurse Shark gracefully detaching from the seabed and swimming amidst a school of fish.
Location: Viti Levu, Beqa Lagoon, Shark Reef, Fiji
Date of Capture: 25.09.2005