Spotted Ragged-tooth Shark
The Spotted ragged-tooth shark (Carcharias taurus), or ”Raggies,” goes by many names around the world. In the USA they are referred to as Sand Tiger Sharks, and in both Australia and the UK they are called Grey Nurse Sharks. But the South African name Spotted Ragged-tooth shark is by far the most descriptive name for there appearance. Although it’s latin name Carcharias Taurus roughly translates to “Bull shark” and at some places called Sand Tiger shark, its closest relative