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Available Comp Size: 700 x 426  Download Comp Caption: Nurse Sharks Mating
Scientific name: Ginglymostoma cirratum Location: Turks & Caicos Copyright: © Graeme Teague 832-526-1123 gtphoto@shaw.ca AGPix ID: AGPix_GrTePh23_2310 Photo Alignment: 35mm (horizontal) Comments: I was fortunate enough to observe this thrashig action from the pilothouse and entered the water to discover nurse sharks, at times wildly, mating in the extreme shallows. Turks & Caicos..The nurse shark is a shark in the nurse sharks (Ginglymostomatidae) family, the only member of its genus Ginglymostoma. Nurse sharks can reach a length of 4.3m (14ft) and a weight of 330kg (730lb)..The nurse shark is a common inshore bottom-dwelling shark, found in tropical and subtropical waters on the continental and insular shelves. It is frequently found at depths of one meter or less but may occur down to 75m (246ft). GTPHOTO is a wonderful knowledge/photo agency with award winning photographers, filmmakers, authors, scientists & guides covering everything marine worldwide. Each catalog image is legally protected by U.S. & International copyright laws and may NOT be used for reproduction in any manner without the explicit authorization of the respective copyright holders. |
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