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Tiger Shark

3-4.5 metri
27+ ani
Aproape amenințat
Despre

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.

Dimensiune

3-4.5 metri (până la 5.5m)

Greutate

385-635 kg

Durata de viață

27+ ani

Statut

Aproape amenințat

Unde le găsești

Cele mai bune locații de scufundare

Tiger Beach, BahamasFuvahmulah, MaldiveBeqa Lagoon, FijiAliwal Shoal, Africa de SudHawaiiPolinezia FrancezăInsula Cocos, Costa RicaGalápagos

Sfaturi de scufundare

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.

Cel mai bun sezon

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

Habitat

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

Dietă

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

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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