Vulnerable· population decreasing· assessed 2021

Nurse Shark

Ginglymostoma cirratum

Sighting evidence at Chagville Point, Trinidad

Photo: Raphael Forns · CC BY-NC

Nurse sharks rest in small aggregations under the ledges along the base of Chagville's reef slope, often three or four animals together in a single overhang. They are nocturnal hunters of lobster and small fish but are reliably encountered at rest during daytime dives. Their aggregation behavior at this site suggests long-term site fidelity and an undisturbed population.

Evidence at this site

1 record within 25 km

Confidence: low

Last confirmed Dec 2024

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How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

Nurse Shark

Evidence at this site

Seasonality

Also seen at other sites