Species
Grey Nurse Shark
Carcharias taurus
Also known as Greynurse Shark · Blue Nurse Shark · Nuss Shark · Sand Shark · Sand Tiger · Sand Tiger Shark · Sandtiger Shark
Tier 5Eating9/10gamefish tackleVICSATASNT
0 waypoints128–224 cm (max 320 cm) typical
Overview: about grey nurse shark
Large, powerful shark found in VIC, SA, TAS and NT waters, often patrolling reefs and offshore structures. Target with bait or lures in 10-190m, using heavy tackle to handle their strength. Nocturnal feeders, so best targeted at dusk or night.
Biology: Grey Nurse Shark size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, Inshore, Offshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 128–224 cm (max 320 cm)
- Diet
- bony fish, crustaceans, squid, skates and other sharks
- Most active
- nocturnal
- Global range
- Eastern Pacific
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