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Grey Nurse Shark Collection

The majestic Grey Nurse Shark, also known as the Tiger Sand Shark or Ragged-tooth shark, gracefully turns away from the vibrant reef wall in South West Rocks

Background imageGrey Nurse Shark Collection: Grey nurse shark (Carcharias taurus) turning away from reef wall; South West Rocks

Grey nurse shark (Carcharias taurus) turning away from reef wall; South West Rocks, New South Wales, Australia

Background imageGrey Nurse Shark Collection: Tiger Sand Shark

Tiger Sand Shark
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Background imageGrey Nurse Shark Collection: Ragged tooth shark (Carcharias taurus), Aliwal Shoal, South Africa, 18-10-07

Ragged tooth shark (Carcharias taurus), Aliwal Shoal, South Africa, 18-10-07
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Background imageGrey Nurse Shark Collection: Sand Tiger Shark / Sand Shark / Grey nurse shark / Ragged-tooth shark some disagreement over

Sand Tiger Shark / Sand Shark / Grey nurse shark / Ragged-tooth shark some disagreement over classification. _DSC0996
TOM-1523 Sand Tiger Shark / Sand Shark / Grey nurse shark / Ragged-tooth shark some disagreement over classification. Carcharias taurus or Eugomphodus taurus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints

Background imageGrey Nurse Shark Collection: Sand Tiger Shark / Sand Shark / Grey nurse shark / Ragged-tooth shark some disagreement over

Sand Tiger Shark / Sand Shark / Grey nurse shark / Ragged-tooth shark some disagreement over classification. _DSC0980
TOM-1522 Sand Tiger Shark / Sand Shark / Grey nurse shark / Ragged-tooth shark Carcharias taurus or Eugomphodus some disagreement over classification

Background imageGrey Nurse Shark Collection: Grey Nurse Shark - Shark surrounded by Mados who share the same habitat

Grey Nurse Shark - Shark surrounded by Mados who share the same habitat. The fish are not afraid of the shark
VT-8584 Grey Nurse / Sand Tiger / Ragged-tooth Shark - Shark surrounded by Mados who share the same habitat. The fish are not afraid of the shark. Seal Rocks, New South Wales

Background imageGrey Nurse Shark Collection: Grey Nurse Shark - This species is inactive during the day. They drift around the same location

Grey Nurse Shark - This species is inactive during the day. They drift around the same location day after day
VT-8583 Grey Nurse / Sand Tiger / Ragged-tooth Shark - This species is inactive during the day. They drift around the same location day after day. Seal Rocks

Background imageGrey Nurse Shark Collection: Grey Nurse Shark - Shark in Cave where they often spend daylight hours. They hunt at night

Grey Nurse Shark - Shark in Cave where they often spend daylight hours. They hunt at night
VT-8582 Grey Nurse / Sand Tiger / Ragged-tooth Shark - Shark in Cave where they often spend daylight hours. They hunt at night. Seal Rocks, New South Wales

Background imageGrey Nurse Shark Collection: Grey Nurse Shark - Shark coming towards camera underwater. Seal Rocks, New South Wales

Grey Nurse Shark - Shark coming towards camera underwater. Seal Rocks, New South Wales. Australia GNS-016
VT-8581 Grey Nurse / Sand Tiger / Ragged-tooth Shark - Shark coming towards camera underwater. Seal Rocks, New South Wales

Background imageGrey Nurse Shark Collection: Grey Nurse Shark - Close shot underwater showing dramatic teeth of Grey Nurse. Seal Rocks

Grey Nurse Shark - Close shot underwater showing dramatic teeth of Grey Nurse. Seal Rocks. New South Wales
VT-8580 Grey Nurse / Sand Tiger / Ragged-tooth Shark - Close shot underwater showing dramatic teeth of Grey Nurse. Seal Rocks. New South Wales

Background imageGrey Nurse Shark Collection: Grey Nurse Sharks - School of sharks drifting just above the sandy sea floor

Grey Nurse Sharks - School of sharks drifting just above the sandy sea floor
VT-8579 Grey Nurse / Sand Tiger / Ragged-tooth Shark - School of sharks drifting just above the sandy sea floor. This species maintains gas in stomach for neutral buoyancy. Seal Rocks

Background imageGrey Nurse Shark Collection: Grey Nurse Shark - Very close shot of Grey Nurse teeth. Seal Rocks, NSW. Australia GNS-011

Grey Nurse Shark - Very close shot of Grey Nurse teeth. Seal Rocks, NSW. Australia GNS-011
VT-8577 Grey Nurse / Sand Tiger / Ragged-tooth Shark - Very close shot of Grey Nurse teeth Seal Rocks, NSW. Australia Carcharias taurus Latin previously Eugomphodus taurus / arenarius or Odontaspis

Background imageGrey Nurse Shark Collection: Grey Nurse Shark - Shark is swimming with school of Herring. This is not uncommon

Grey Nurse Shark - Shark is swimming with school of Herring. This is not uncommon
VT-8574 Grey Nurse / Sand Tiger / Ragged-tooth Shark - Shark is swimming with school of Herring. This is not uncommon. Several fish species will accompany sharks. Forster, New South Wales

Background imageGrey Nurse Shark Collection: Grey Nurse Shark - Sharks are swimming with school of herring in 90 feet of water

Grey Nurse Shark - Sharks are swimming with school of herring in 90 feet of water. Forster, New South Wales
VT-8573 Grey Nurse / Sand Tiger / Ragged-tooth Shark - swimming with school of herring in 90 feet of water. Forster, New South Wales

Background imageGrey Nurse Shark Collection: Grey Nurse Sharks - Sharks in cave. Grey Nurse off the east coast are becoming rare

Grey Nurse Sharks - Sharks in cave. Grey Nurse off the east coast are becoming rare. Seal Rocks, New South Wales
VT-8572 Grey Nurse / Sand Tiger / Ragged-tooth Shark - Sharks in cave. Grey Nurse off the east coast are becoming rare. Seal Rocks, New South Wales. Australia

Background imageGrey Nurse Shark Collection: Grey Nurse Sharks - School of sharks resting in cave during the day

Grey Nurse Sharks - School of sharks resting in cave during the day. These sharks are becoming very rare
VT-8571 Grey Nurse / Sand Tiger / Ragged-tooth Shark - School of sharks resting in cave during the day. These sharks are becoming very rare and are near extincion off the east coast of Australia

Background imageGrey Nurse Shark Collection: Grey Nurse Shark - School of sharks resting in their favourite location during daytime

Grey Nurse Shark - School of sharks resting in their favourite location during daytime. They hunt at night. Seal Rocks
VT-8570 Grey Nurse / Sand Tiger / Ragged-tooth Shark - School of sharks resting in their favourite location during daytime. They hunt at night. Seal Rocks. New South Wales


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The majestic Grey Nurse Shark, also known as the Tiger Sand Shark or Ragged-tooth shark, gracefully turns away from the vibrant reef wall in South West Rocks, New South Wales, Australia. Its distinctive appearance and classification have sparked some disagreement among experts. In Aliwal Shoal, South Africa, on October 18th, 2007, another Ragged-tooth shark showcases its unique features. The Sand Tiger Shark or Grey nurse shark is surrounded by fearless Mados fish who share the same habitat. It's fascinating to witness how these fish are unafraid of their formidable neighbor. During the day, this species prefers to be inactive and drifts around a fixed location day after day. In Seal Rocks, New South Wales, Australia we can observe them peacefully resting in caves where they often spend daylight hours before embarking on their hunting expeditions at night. As one approaches underwater with a camera in hand at Seal Rocks in New South Wales, Australia; a Grey Nurse Shark confidently swims towards us. This close-up shot reveals its dramatic teeth that add to its awe-inspiring presence. A school of Grey Nurse Sharks effortlessly glides just above the sandy sea floor maintaining neutral buoyancy thanks to gas stored in their stomachs. Their synchronized movements create an enchanting spectacle that captivates any observer lucky enough to witness it firsthand. The enigmatic nature of the Grey Nurse Shark continues to fascinate scientists and divers alike. With each encounter comes new insights into this magnificent creature's behavior and classification debates persist about whether it should be classified as a Sand Tiger Shark or Ragged-tooth shark. Regardless of classification disputes or disagreements over names; one thing remains certain - encountering a Grey Nurse Shark is an unforgettable experience that leaves us humbled by nature's wonders beneath the waves.