Graceful common nurse shark amidst a colorful school of fish (00017565)

❮ Common nurse shark gracefully navigating through a school of fish ❯
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Description: The common nurse shark (Nebrius ferrugineus) is a captivating inhabitant of the oceans. In this image, the nurse shark gracefully navigates through a school of colorful fish, ready to seize its next meal. With an average length of 200 to 250 cm, it is among the most impressive sharks in the seas. Its natural habitat includes the vibrant coral reefs of the South Pacific, where it feeds on crabs, squids, corals, sea urchins, and various fish species.

Location: Viti Levu, Beqa Lagoon, Shark Reef, Fiji

Date of Capture: 25.09.2005