The Grey Nurse

I'd like to take the time to share some interesting facts about one of my favourite animals: sharks!
I will be sharing three shark posts this week focusing on three different shark species. I absolutely love sharks but hate the sensationalism that gets thrown around about them. So, here I am to tone it down a bit and show you that sharks aren't crazed man-eaters that the media wants us to believe.

Today I'll start by introducing the Grey Nurse Shark, aka the sand tiger shark, aka the ragged-tooth shark, aka Carcharias taurus. But whatever you know it as this shark is a beauty! This species may look menacing with its sharp teeth and torpedo-like body but in reality they are a pretty calm species of shark. So calm in fact that dive companies will take you scuba diving with them without a cage. And as long as you give them their space and respect they really couldn't care less that you're there.