Image Bank - Sharks and Rays
Tawny Shark-2
Reference |
IB0069 |
Category |
Sharks and Rays |
Family Name |
Nurse Sharks - GINGLYMOSTOMATIDAE |
Common Name |
Tawny Shark-2 |
Scientific Name |
Nebrius ferrugineus |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
Tawny Sharks grow to about 3 m in length but is quite docile and is harmless to humans.It feeds on a range of small fishes, as well as invertebrates such as crustaceans, cephalopods and sea urchins. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |