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Humans need the oceans, and the oceans need sharks. ...Without enough sharks to eat such fish, like tuna, their populations can explode, which can lead to diminished populations of even smaller creatures, many of which feed on plants and algae

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Scientific Name:

Galeocerdo cuvier

Group Name:

School, shoal

Weight:

850 to 1,400 pounds

Size relative to a 6-ft man:

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.

Shark Attacks

These large, blunt-nosed predators have a duly earned reputation as man-eaters. They are second only to great whites in attacking people. But because they have a near completely undiscerning palate, they are not likely to swim away after biting a human, as great whites frequently do.

Hunting

They are consummate scavengers, with excellent senses of sight and smell and a nearly limitless menu of diet items. They have sharp, highly serrated teeth and powerful jaws that allow them to crack the shells of sea turtles and clams. The stomach contents of captured tiger sharks have included stingrays, sea snakes, seals, birds, squids, and even license plates and old tires.

Population

Tiger sharks are common in tropical and sub-tropical waters throughout the world. Large specimens can grow to as much as 20 to 25 feet in length and weigh more than 1,900 pounds.

Threats to Survival

They are heavily harvested for their fins, skin, and flesh, and their livers contain high levels of vitamin A, which is processed into vitamin oil. They have extremely low repopulation rates, and therefore may be highly susceptible to fishing pressure. They are listed as near threatened throughout their range.

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Scientific Name: Galeocerdo cuvier Group Name: School, shoal Weight: 850 to 1,400 pounds Size relative to a 6-ft man: 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. These large, blunt-nosed predators have a duly earned reputation as man-eaters.

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algae or the extinction of smaller animals such as scallops that rely on sharks to eat their predators.

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The tiger shark is one of the shark species most likely to attack a human

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Unfortunately, many shark species are under attack and are decreasing in numbers every year. Experts estimate that 100 million sharks are killed by people each year. Sharks are eaten as seafood in many areas, including Japan and Australia. more than 30 percent are endangered. Sharks are endangered because of a myriad of threats from human activities. Since there are so many threats, many sharks species are critically endangered and may become extinct in the next few years. become extinct within only the next few decades as a result of the significant declines they are experiencing.

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They can eat almost anything, from turtles to birds, as well as other sharks and fish. Besides normal prey they even eat garbage like tires, nails or car license plates, as sometimes documented by examinations of their stomach contents

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often found close to the coast, mainly in tropical and subtropical waters throughout the world

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there skin is like flexible armour

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there have been 136 tiger shark attacks recorded 31 were fatal. They often visit shallow reefs, harbors, and canals, creating the potential for encounter with humans. they are a very big threat to humans and will most likely bite you