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It is the species 

Also because the have a live birth

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Q: Why are some sharks called nurse sharks?
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What do nurse sharks get called sometimes?

Sometimes, Nurse sharks are called giant sleepy sharks. Sometimes, Nurse sharks are called giant sleepy sharks.


How long are nurse sharks?

Nurse sharks generally range from 7.5 feet to 9.75 feet with some growing as long 14 feet.


What sharks are there in Curacao?

Nurse Sharks, Lemon sharks and Hammerhead Sharks


How old do nurse sharks get?

The lifespan of a nurse shark is known to be at least 25 years in captivity. And there are some reports of wild nurse sharks that suggest they may live to be 35-40 years old.


Do nurse sharks car for other sharks?

no


What sharks have barbels?

The sharks that have barbels are generally nurse sharks and sharks that stay near the bottom of coral reefs as they are filter feeders and use them to scoop in plankton.


Do sandbar sharks and grey nurse sharks have the same physical characteristics?

Not really. Grey Nurse Sharks and Sand Tiger Sharks are very similar in appearance.


Are some sharks plant eaters?

no cause a nurse shark eats plants


Do Nurse sharks have venom?

no


What are the types of sharks?

There are 440 species of sharks. Some of the different types of sharks include the great white shark, hammerhead shark, sand shark, and nurse shark.


Are there any sharks that eat tuna?

Most of them do. the only ones that don't are nurse sharks, whale sharks, and horn sharks.


Are nurse sharks large in size?

No