Nurse Shark

Ginglymostoma cirratum

The Nurse Shark (scientific name Ginglymostoma cirratum) is a vulnerable species in LeafFauna's sharks & rays group, belonging to the genus Ginglymostoma. LeafFauna lists Nurse Shark among more than 25,000 animal species. Every photo is credited to its photographer and shown under its license. Open it in the LeafFauna app for more facts, a range map, sightings by month and more photos.