The sand tiger shark (Carcharias taurus), grey/gray nurse shark, spotted ragged-tooth shark, or blue-nurse sand tiger, is a species of shark that inhabits subtropical and temperate waters worldwide.

The grey nurse shark is one of the most critically endangered shark species and believed to be the first protected shark in the world. It was declared 'vulnerable' in the waters of New South Wales (Australia) in 1984 and later throughout the world.

The grey nurse shark, which is also known as the sand tiger shark and spotted ragged-tooth shark, is found worldwide in tropical to temperate coastal waters. In Australia, it occurs in two distinct and geographically separate populations – one …

The Greynurse Shark is a distinctive fish which is usually grey-brown on top and a dusky white underneath. Both dorsal fins and the anal fin are of a similar size. Juveniles have reddish or brownish spots on the posterior (back) half of the body and tail.

The nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) is an elasmobranch fish in the family Ginglymostomatidae. The conservation status of the nurse shark is globally assessed as Vulnerable in the IUCN List of Threatened Species. [2]

The sand tiger shark (Carcharias taurus), gray nurse shark, spotted ragged-tooth shark or blue-nurse sand tiger, is a species of shark that inhabits subtropical and temperate waters worldwide. It inhabits the continental shelf, from sandy shorelines (hence the name sand tiger shark) and submerged reefs to a depth of around 191 m (627 ft).

2024年5月2日 · The grey nurse shark Carcharias taurus is one of Australia’s most iconic and endangered marine species - listed as endangered under the Nature Conservation Act 1992, critically endangered under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, and classified as protected under the Fisheries Act 1994.

The Grey Nurse Shark (Carcharias taurus) also known as the sand tiger shark or spotted ragged-tooth shark, is one of four species belonging to the family Odontaspididae. The species has a large, rather stout body and is coloured grey to grey-brown dorsally, with a …

2024年8月29日 · The grey nurse shark is often dubbed the Labrador of the sea and is not considered a threat to people. The grey nurse shark has cultural, spiritual, and ecological significance for many First Nations peoples. This significance varies among different communities.

2024年5月6日 · Grey nurse sharks are navigating the treacherous waters of endangerment. This article looks closely at the species, revealing why their existence is under threat and detailing the conservation measures aimed at preventing their decline.