Bondi Beach is one of Sydney, Australia’s busiest and most famous beaches. What many of the swimmers and surfers don’t know is that Nelly swims underneath them!

Nelly, the 2 metre male grey nurse shark, is a regular at Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach. Nelly has been lurking underneath unsuspecting surfers and swimmers for years, hunting for masses of fish off the coastline, but there is something extra special about Nelly the Nurse Shark.

Nelly Has Suspected Scoliosis

Nelly, the shark named by the team from @DroneSharkApp who take drone footage of marine life in Bondi, seemingly has a double scoliosis curve. The shark’s right pectoral fin sits underneath the shark’s body (as seen in the video below). Luckily, this doesn’t stop Nelly from living a full life of hunting the run of salmon across the New South Wales coastline and occasionally giving the unsuspecting swimmers and surfers a fright! Look out for Nelly at your next swim at Bondi.

About Nurse Sharks

Nurse sharks, often regarded as the gentle giants of the ocean, are docile creatures, characterised by their sleek grey bodies and distinctive barbels. They are typically found in shallow, tropical waters, occasionally appearing in Sydney’s warmer months. Despite their intimidating appearance, nurse sharks pose little threat to humans, preferring a diet of crustaceans, mollusks, and small fish.