Fascinating Tawny Nurse Shark (Nebrius ferrugineus) with Golden Trevallies in Beqa Lagoon (00018600)
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Description: The Tawny Nurse Shark, also known as the Tawny Nurse Shark or scientifically Nebrius ferrugineus, is a fascinating underwater species. In the waters of Shark Reef in the Beqa Lagoon off Viti Levu, Fiji, divers can regularly observe these beautiful sharks. With an average size of 200 to 250 cm, they feed on crabs, squids, corals, sea urchins, and fish. This image captures a Tawny Nurse Shark surrounded by majestic Golden Trevallies as it glides over the coral bottom.
Location: Vitu Levu, Beqa Lagoon, Shark Reef/Beqa Lagoon, Fiji
Date of Capture: 16.02.2007