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Tiger Shark

3-4.5 metrů
27+ let
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O druhu

Tiger Shark

The tiger shark is one of the largest predatory sharks in the ocean, known for its distinctive dark stripes that fade as the shark matures. Named after the tiger-like pattern on its skin, this apex predator is famous for its varied diet and is often called the 'garbage can of the sea' due to its willingness to eat almost anything.

Velikost

3-4.5 metrů (až 5.5m)

Hmotnost

385-635 kg

Délka života

27+ let

Stav

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Kde je najdete

Nejlepší potápěčské lokality

Tiger Beach, BahamyFuvahmulah, MaledivyBeqa Lagoon, FidžiAliwal Shoal, Jižní AfrikaHavajFrancouzská PolynésieKokosový ostrov, KostarikaGalapágy

Potápěčské tipy

Tiger Beach offers calm, shallow waters (6-8m) perfect for extended encounters. Stay calm, maintain eye contact, and let the sharks approach on their terms.

Nejlepší sezóna

November to May (Bahamas), year-round in tropical waters

Prostředí

Tropical and temperate coastal waters worldwide, often near river estuaries and harbours

Strava

Fish, seals, birds, squid, turtles, sea snakes, dolphins, and other sharks
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Zajímavosti

1

Tiger sharks have the widest food spectrum of all sharks

2

They can detect electrical fields generated by prey

3

Female tiger sharks give birth to 10-80 pups at once

4

Their teeth are specially designed to cut through turtle shells

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