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Tiger Shark

3-4.5 meter
27+ år
Nära hotad
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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.

Storlek

3-4.5 meter (upp till 5.5m)

Vikt

385-635 kg

Livslängd

27+ år

Status

Nära hotad

Var du hittar dem

Bästa dykplatser

Tiger Beach, BahamasFuvahmulah, MaldivernaBeqa Lagoon, FijiAliwal Shoal, SydafrikaHawaiiFranska PolynesienKokosön, Costa RicaGalápagos

Dyktips

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.

Bästa säsong

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

Livsmiljö

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

Föda

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

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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