Colorful Schools of Fish Surround the Tawny Nurse Shark at Shark Reef (00017532)
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Description: The Tawny Nurse Shark (Nebrius ferrugineus) is a fascinating inhabitant of the Shark Reef. Divers regularly observe this shark being surrounded by a variety of colorful fish. With an average size of 200 to 250 cm, the nurse shark feeds on crabs, squids, corals, sea urchins, and other fish. Its brown coloration blends perfectly with the surroundings as it gracefully navigates the underwater world.
Location: Viti Levu, Beqa Lagoon, Shark Reef, Fiji
Date of Capture: 25.09.2005