The tiger shark has a reputation of being a man-eater. It is large, voracious and is only second to the great white shark in attacking people. Also, it is an established scavenger.
The tiger shark has a blunt nose, a long, pointed upper tail lobe and large, saw-edged teeth that are deeply notched along one side. This solitary shark is a nocturnal hunter. It has a sharp sense of sight and smell that aid in hunting. A tiger shark feasts on fish, other sharks, sea turtles, molluscs, seabirds, carrion, and garbage. It is known to swallow coal, tin cans, bones, and clothing. Though considered an apex species, it is sometimes preyed on by killer whales.
The tiger shark gets its name from the dark stripes down its body, which resemble a tiger’s pattern. But these stripes fade as the shark matures. Populations of tiger shark are found in many tropical and temperate waters, especially around the Central Pacific islands.
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