Shark: Nurse Shark – Dark Nurse

Description

• Nickname: Dark Nurse
• Scientific Name: Ginglymostoma cirratum
• Arrival Date: April 22, 2000
• Location: Atlantic Shark tank
• Gender: Male
• Distinguishing Characteristics: “Dark Nurse” is darker in color than the other nurse sharks in the Atlantic Shark tank. He also has dark brown markings on his right pectoral (bottom) fin. “Dark Nurse” is the largest nurse shark in our Atlantic Shark tank.
• Interesting Fact: : “Dark Nurse” is often seen lying on the bottom of the tank with the other two nurse sharks, “Light Nurse” and “Junior”. He also spends time resting on the bottom with the southern stingray.