Grey nurse sharks: are the ‘labradors of the sea’ thriving? 🦈| ABC Australia
Grey nurse sharks, affectionately known as the ‘Labradors of the sea’, are listed as a critically endangered species along the east coast of Australia, with only about 2,000 estimated to remain in the wild.
Their numbers first started to dwindle in the 1960s and '70s, in part due to a spear-fishing frenzy inspired by the blockbuster movie, Jaws.
But local divers from the New South Wales Illawarra region believe their population is on the rise after counting dozens at Bass Point over the past 12 months. But are they really making a comeback?
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I love the Gray Nurse Sharks . my brother worked in a aquarium where they had one swimming around . I dont know what it is about them but I seem to feel peaceful around them.
0:46 "designed for eating fish, not people" Shark refusing the fish when trying to place one in its mouth 😂
They are a woderful creature, so calm and chilled. Just leave them alone and only observe and all is good. I worry more about wobbygongs!!
Protect all species
In the '60's they were decimated by divers using 'bang sticks'
I gave a thumb down because of the most improper statement at the beginning saying a Labrador Dog will bite you if you play with his food. These people have too much water in their brains if they believe that!