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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.
Dimensioni
3-4.5 metri (fino a 5.5m)
Peso
385-635 kg
Durata della vita
27+ anni
Stato
Quasi minacciato
Tiger sharks have the widest food spectrum of all sharks
They can detect electrical fields generated by prey
Female tiger sharks give birth to 10-80 pups at once
Their teeth are specially designed to cut through turtle shells
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