Marine Life
Nurse Shark
Nebrius ferrugineus
About
The tawny nurse shark is a large, docile bottom-dweller commonly found resting on sandy patches beneath coral overhangs in Baa Atoll. Growing up to 3.2 metres, they are easily recognised by their broad, flattened head and small barbels near the nostrils. Nurse sharks are primarily nocturnal, spending daylight hours stacked together in caves.
Best Season
January — December
Peak Months
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
