Nurse Shark
Ginglymostoma cirratum
Sighting evidence at Chagville Point, Trinidad
Photo: Rafael de la Parra · CC BY-NC
Nurse sharks rest in small aggregations under the ledges along the base of Chagville's reef slope, often three or four animals together in a single overhang. They are nocturnal hunters of lobster and small fish but are reliably encountered at rest during daytime dives. Their aggregation behavior at this site suggests long-term site fidelity and an undisturbed population.
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.