Tiger shark
Tiger shark, large shark found in inshore and offshore tropical waters throughout the world. It is grey and has dark vertical bars along its sides and a long, upper lobe on its tail. A noted scavenger, it preys on other sharks, sea turtles and carrion, and is regarded as a maneater. Length; to 6m (8ft). Family Carcharhinidae; species Galeocerdo cuvieri. |
