Nurse Shark
Ginglymostoma cirratum
Sighting evidence at Buccoo Reef, Trinidad
Photo: Rafael de la Parra · CC BY-NC
Nurse sharks rest in groups beneath coral overhangs and in sandy channels throughout Buccoo's lagoon system. As benthic predators they keep invertebrate populations in check, and their docile nature makes them iconic subjects for divers. Multiple individuals are often seen on a single dive, a sign of a reef with intact elasmobrach communities.
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.