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Vulnerable· population decreasing· assessed 2021

Nurse Shark

Nebrius ferrugineus

Sighting evidence at Whale Island Cave, Watamu Marine Park

Nurse Shark

Photo: Luis P. B. · CC BY-NC

Benthic sharks that rest communally in sheltered caves by day and forage for crustaceans and fish at night.

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.

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How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

Also seen at other sites