Top 20 Tiger Shark Facts - Fact Animal
The tiger shark is one of the requiem sharks, renowned as formidable predators with powerful jaws and razor-sharp teeth. It is the second largest predatory shark after the great white shark, measuring over 5m (16ft) in length and weighing 900kg (2,000 lbs).
Tiger shark, facts and information - National Geographic
What are tiger sharks? Tiger sharks are named for the dark, vertical stripes found mainly on juveniles. As these sharks mature, the lines begin to fade and almost disappear.
Tiger shark - Wikipedia
The tiger shark is a solitary, mostly nocturnal hunter. It is notable for having the widest food spectrum of all sharks, with a range of prey that includes crustaceans, fish, seals, birds, squid, turtles, sea snakes, dolphins, and others, even smaller sharks.
11 Facts About Tiger Sharks - Mental Floss
2018年6月5日 · Weighing 1300 pounds or more and growing up to 15 feet, the tiger shark is the fourth-largest shark on earth. (Only whale sharks, basking sharks, and great whites get bigger.)
Wildlife Fact Sheets: Tiger Shark - Ocean Conservancy
There’s a reason tiger sharks have that name—they’re as fierce predators in the sea as their orange-and-black namesakes on land! Plus, as juveniles, tiger sharks have dark, vertical stripes which are harder to spot as they get older.
50 Facts about Tiger Sharks - Ocean Scuba Dive
2017年7月15日 · Known as the second most dangerous shark in our oceans, the Tiger Shark! This beautiful shark species can be found inhabiting both tropical and subtropical waters worldwide and is aptly named for the tiger-like patterning along its body.
Tiger Shark - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
Tiger sharks are a large species of predatory shark native to subtropical and tropical coastlines worldwide. They are a large species, and exceptional individuals can reach 18 ft. long, and possibly longer!
Tiger shark | Oceanic predator, Apex ... - Britannica
2024年9月1日 · Tiger shark, large, potentially dangerous shark of the family Carcharhinidae. It is noted for its voracity and inveterate scavenging, as well as its reputation as a man-eater. The tiger shark is found worldwide in warm oceans, from the shoreline to the open sea.
Tiger shark - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) is a species of ground shark, and the only extant member of the genus Galeocerdo and family Galeocerdonidae. It is a large macropredator, with females capable of attaining a length of over 5 m (16 ft 5 in).
Tiger Shark - Oceana
Named for its characteristic vertical bars along its body, the tiger shark is the second largest predatory shark species. Learn how you can protect them.