Species guide
How to catch Nurse shark
Ginglymostoma cirratum
brackishsaltwatergame fishGinglymostomatidae
The nurse shark is a slow-moving, solitary shark commonly found resting on the sea bottom. It inhabits shallow sand flats, channels, and coral reefs, often near mangroves as juveniles. Known for its elongated body, it feeds on a variety of marine animals.
Where they live
Inhabits shallow sand flats, channels, and coral reefs across the Atlantic, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and coastal North America in brackish and saltwater environments. Found from the surface down to 130 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 430 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- crustaceans
- mollusks
- worms
Best baits
- fish chunks
- shrimp
- squid
Best lures
- bottom rigs
- soft plastic baits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
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