Nurse Shark

Photo: Rafael de la Parra · CC BY-NC

Nurse sharks rest in groups of two to six individuals in the sandy channels between the reef spurs at Cades, often tucked under coral overhangs at 8–12 metres depth. They are important reef predators that regulate invertebrate populations, particularly spiny lobster and sea urchins. Their docile daytime resting behaviour makes close observation straightforward for recreational divers.