Nurse Shark Facts
Ginglymostoma cirratum, more commonly known as nurse sharks, are one of the more sluggish shark species. They can grow anywhere from 7.5 to 14 feet (2.2 to 4.3 meters) in length and weigh 198 to 330 pounds (90 to 150 kilograms). They have very strong jaws that contain thousands of tiny serrated teeth. Unlike most ...