Tawny Nurse Shark
Nebrius ferrugineus
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Nebrius ferrugineus
Other names
Rusty Catshark, Rusty Shark, Sleepy Shark, Spitting Shark, Tawney Shark
Size
Up to 3.2 m (10.4 ft)
Weight
Over 125 kg (275 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal waters, lagoons & outer edges of rocky & coral reefs amongst sandy areas
Depth Range
1 - 70 m (3 - 229 ft)
