Quick answer
Nurse Sharks are listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List — habitat loss and human activity are among the main threats.
Conservation status
IUCN listing: Vulnerable.
Threats
Habitat loss, hunting, and climate change affect wild numbers.
How to help
Support reputable conservation organisations working in the species' range.
FAQs
Where can I learn more about the nurse shark?
See our full nurse shark profile for habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Where do these facts come from?
Researched from IUCN Red List data and our editorial nurse shark species profile.