🦈
Nurse Shark Facts
Varies by species
Discover fascinating facts about nurse sharks — habitat, diet, lifespan, and more!
🔬 Scientific Classification
kingdom
Animalia
phylum
Chordata
class
Varies (Actinopterygii, Chondrichthyes)
order
Varies by species
family
Varies by species
🌍
Habitat
Freshwater and marine environments
🍽️
Diet
Varies (plankton, algae, smaller fish, crustaceans)
⏳
Lifespan
1–200+ years depending on species
📏
Size
8 mm (stout infantfish) to 12+ m (whale shark)
🛡️
Conservation
Varies by species
🏷️
Scientific Name
Varies by species
💡 Fun Facts About Nurse Sharks
- 01Some fish can change sex during their lifetime — clownfish are born male and can become female.
- 02Goldfish can recognize faces and have a memory span of at least 3 months.
- 03Electric eels can generate shocks up to 600 volts.
- 04The Greenland shark can live over 400 years, the longest-living vertebrate.
🐾 Looking for Nurse Shark names?
Browse 160+ hand-picked nurse shark names across 9 categories.
Nurse Shark Name Generator →🐾 Popular Animal Facts
Ad - Above Footer (728×90)