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Nurse sharks are nocturnal, so unless you swim in the ocean at night they probably won't hurt you. But, if you bothered one it might snap at you and could kill you if it wanted to which would probably never happen.
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∙ 13y agoyes they could but not Great White Sharks because they don't like human meat they just mistake them with food
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∙ 12y agoDepending on the size of a human, an average size human would probably take about 4 bites depending on the type of shark
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∙ 10y agoThey have not killed anyone, but they have attacked humans. It's not enough to be a significant threat.
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∙ 11y agothey nibble
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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.
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.
Why do sharks bite?
Sharks bite people because they are always in pain with their teeth growing bigger and bigger. They also feel with there mouth.
What sharks begin with the letter N?
= Nurse shark. =
What kind of sharks have spots?
Whale Sharks and Grey Nurse Shark, a.k.a. Sand Tiger Shark
What do nurse sharks get called sometimes?
Sometimes, Nurse sharks are called giant sleepy sharks. Sometimes, Nurse sharks are called giant sleepy sharks.
Do sharks bite after rain?
Sharks can bite before, during and after rain.
Do toothy sharks bite?
Yes. All sharks can perform a 'bite'.
What sharks are there in Curacao?
Nurse Sharks, Lemon sharks and Hammerhead Sharks
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.
What shark is most likely to leave you alone?
Either the nurse shark or dogfish. Nurse sharks are naturally docile creatures, and would only bite if you intentionally stuck your hand in its mouth. Dogfish are very small and timid sharks, and will almost always swim away from you if you got close.
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.
Can sharks bite you?
Of course they can
Do hammerhead sharks bite for no reason?
Sharks of any kind do not bite for no reason. They either bite to protect themselves or bit to attack and eat their prey.
Do Nurse sharks have venom?
no
Do great white sharks bite?
Yes great whites bite.
