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Nurse Shark.
Nurse Shark - as a noun
Small bottom-dwelling shark of warm shallow waters on both coasts of north america and south america and from southeast asia to australia
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ginglymostoma cirratumExample Sentences
"The nurse shark is a bottom-dwelling species found in tropical and subtropical coastal waters."
"During the day, nurse sharks are mostly inactive, often resting on the ocean floor."
"Some nurse sharks can grow up to 14 feet in length."
"The nurse shark's docile nature makes it a popular species for aquarium exhibits."
"The nurse shark gets its name from its ability to suck in prey with a strong suction force."