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Tiger Shark

3-4.5 meter
27+ jaar
Kwetsbaar
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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.

Grootte

3-4.5 meter (tot 5.5m)

Gewicht

385-635 kg

Levensduur

27+ jaar

Status

Kwetsbaar

Waar je ze kunt vinden

Beste duiklocaties

Tiger Beach, BahamasFuvahmulah, MaledivenBeqa Lagoon, FijiAliwal Shoal, Zuid-AfrikaHawaiiFrans-PolynesiëCocos Island, Costa RicaGalápagos

Duiktips

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.

Beste seizoen

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

Leefgebied

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

Voeding

Fish, seals, birds, squid, turtles, sea snakes, dolphins, and other sharks
Wist je dat?

Leuke weetjes

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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