Grey Nurse Shark Series

[AussieByron]

Here is a series of images of a Grey Nurse Shark on my weekend trip to South West Rocks, Australia. I dived with Peter and Kevin Hitchins and their crew at South West Rcoks Dive Centre.

Nikon d90 with Tokina 10-17mm @ 10mm, Ikelite Housing with 2 x DS125's

Regards Mark

 

[fairybasslet]

Nice. I especially like the lighting.

 

[AndyT]

Great work Mark !

 

[caymaniac]

Excellent shots, nice series. Those are good enough for a "wall hanger"

 

[Bill Fisher]

Fantastic shots mark ! ! ! ! ! !

 

[Dr. Doug Ebersole]

Great images!

 

[SailNaked]

Great Pictures, is the Grey Nurse the same as the Sand Tiger? or just similar?

 

[AussieByron]

Great Pictures, is the Grey Nurse the same as the Sand Tiger? or just similar?

GNS are the same species as Sand Tigers and Raggytooth Sharks. Unfortunately due to heavy spearfishing in the 60's and 70's the population on the East Coast of Australia has been classed as critically endangered. They also have the slowest reproductive rate for sharks. With an average of one pup every year which doesnt help restocking the population

Regards Mark

 

[SailNaked]

They also have the slowest reproductive rate for sharks

Regards Mark

That is because they are sooo ugly, only their mothers love them.

 

[alcina]

Looks like a great day to dive!

My fav of the series is #3.