Tiger Shark

Galeocerdo cuvier

Tiger Sharks will eat practically anything. The stomachs of captured specimens have been found to contain other sharks, fish, porpoises, turtles, beef bones, dogs, tin cans, pieces of metal, burlap bags, and garbage. The Tiger Shark is considered one of the most dangerous sharks. It is said to be responsible for more attacks on humans than any other shark except the Great White Shark, possibly because it frequently enters very shallow water.

Look For : A large, heavy-bodied shark with a striking pattern of dark gray bands on a lighter gray background.

Length : 18-23'.

Habitat : Near surface in coastal and offshore waters.

Range : In Atlantic from Gulf of Maine southward, including Gulf of Mexico, West Indies, and Caribbean. In Pacific from southern California southward.