Nurse Shark
Ginglymostoma cirratum
Sighting evidence at The Maze, Sint Maarten / Saint-Martin
Photo: Rafael de la Parra · CC BY-NC
Nurse sharks wedge themselves into sandy pockets within The Maze's deeper passages to sleep during daylight hours, sometimes with their tails protruding from coral overhangs in a scene that surprises unprepared divers rounding a corner. Multiple individuals use the same resting spots consistently, suggesting strong site fidelity.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Nurse Shark is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.