Grey Nurse Shark - Toothy Smile Despite their large size, these
gentle giants glide through the water with surprising grace.
Both male and females usually grow up to 3 metres long, while
the longest Grey Nurse Shark ever recorded was a huge 4.5
metres! Despite their name, Grey Nurse Sharks are actually a
bronze shade on their dorsal or upper surface and pale
underneath on their ventral surface. Younger sharks have red or
brown spots on their fins and rear but these fade away as they
grow. A distinctive feature of the Grey Nurse Shark is their
clearly-visible long, slender teeth that have a relatively
smooth surface. Three rows of teeth are usually present on both
jaws and they act as a fork, designed for grabbing prey. While
their teeth are large, they are not very strong and break
easily. The prominence of its teeth gives the Grey Nurse Shark a
deceptively menacing appearance. Man Eaters or Misunderstood?
While the Grey Nurse Shark is a majestic and calm-natured marine
animal, it was hunted by fishermen on a