The sand tiger shark, also known as the gray nurse shark, is a slow-moving coastal predator distinguished by its flattened, conical snout and spiked, protruding teeth similar to the tiger shark. It has small eyes and light brown skin that resembles sand, helping the shark blend into its surroundings when looked at from above.
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Size (in meters)
Conservation Status
critical endangered
Gray nurse shark
Carcharias taurus
3.2 m