Galeocerdo cuvier

Tiger Shark

3-4.5 mètres
27+ ans
Quasi menacé
À propos

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.

Taille

3-4.5 mètres (jusqu'à 5.5m)

Poids

385-635 kg

Durée de vie

27+ ans

Statut

Quasi menacé

Où les trouver

Meilleurs sites de plongée

Tiger Beach, BahamasFuvahmulah, MaldivesBeqa Lagoon, FidjiAliwal Shoal, Afrique du SudHawaïPolynésie françaiseÎle Cocos, Costa RicaGalápagos

Conseils de plongée

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.

Meilleure saison

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

Habitat

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

Régime alimentaire

Fish, seals, birds, squid, turtles, sea snakes, dolphins, and other sharks
Le saviez-vous ?

Faits amusants

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

Commencez votre aventure

Prêt à plonger avec cet animal ?

Explorez nos expéditions en croisière vers les meilleures destinations de plongée