FACTS ABOUT THE TIGER SHARK
Anatomy of a Tiger Shark
They can grow to be about 14-20 feet in length with an average of 12 feet. They can vary in weight from 850 pounds to 1,400 pounds. It gets its name from the stripes found on it that resemble those on a tiger. Each Tiger Shark will have stripes that are different in color ,design, and size. you can also notice that their dorsal fins are very close to the tail.
THE HABITAT OF THE TIGER SHARKS
✦ Warm and mainly tropical and subtropical or temperate waters are preferred by the tiger shark. Its habitat mainly consists of deep waters, but it has been known to swim into shallow waters in pursuit of prey. It is believed to migrate to areas that are close to the equator in colder months. However, scientists are not sure whether it migrates because of the season or because of the migration of other sea animals.
✦ The average sea depth at which this shark will commonly be found is 350 meters (1150 feet). Certain sharks have even been recorded to reside as deep as 900 meters (about 3,000 feet). However, there have been sightings of this shark in waters as shallow as 10 to 20 feet (when hunting), which is too shallow for an animal of that size.
✦ It is also known to appear in some river estuaries and cloudy waters near coastal regions, mainly where there is an abundance of food, which is by far this animal's only requirement when it comes to habitat.
✦ It is also not known to have any specific pattern when it comes to feeding locations, as it will visit a specific location irregularly and after varied intervals of time, which can range from weeks to months.
THE DIET OF THE TIGER SHARK
✦ Known for gulping down anything that comes in its way, this shark feeds on a variety of food such as squids, jellyfish, many types of fish, crustaceans, mollusks, sea snakes, seals, dolphins, sea turtles, sea lions, rays, other species of sharks, and sea birds as well. There are a number of factors that enable it to devour its prey easily.
✦ When in pursuit of a prey, it swims very well. Besides, it also has an excellent eyesight combined with a strong sense of smell that enables it to locate traces of blood in water. It is also known to swallow objects such as cans and tires when in a hurry to attack and devour its prey. Due to its size, it needs to eat a lot.
Anatomy of a Tiger Shark
They can grow to be about 14-20 feet in length with an average of 12 feet. They can vary in weight from 850 pounds to 1,400 pounds. It gets its name from the stripes found on it that resemble those on a tiger. Each Tiger Shark will have stripes that are different in color ,design, and size. you can also notice that their dorsal fins are very close to the tail.
THE HABITAT OF THE TIGER SHARKS
✦ Warm and mainly tropical and subtropical or temperate waters are preferred by the tiger shark. Its habitat mainly consists of deep waters, but it has been known to swim into shallow waters in pursuit of prey. It is believed to migrate to areas that are close to the equator in colder months. However, scientists are not sure whether it migrates because of the season or because of the migration of other sea animals.
✦ The average sea depth at which this shark will commonly be found is 350 meters (1150 feet). Certain sharks have even been recorded to reside as deep as 900 meters (about 3,000 feet). However, there have been sightings of this shark in waters as shallow as 10 to 20 feet (when hunting), which is too shallow for an animal of that size.
✦ It is also known to appear in some river estuaries and cloudy waters near coastal regions, mainly where there is an abundance of food, which is by far this animal's only requirement when it comes to habitat.
✦ It is also not known to have any specific pattern when it comes to feeding locations, as it will visit a specific location irregularly and after varied intervals of time, which can range from weeks to months.
THE DIET OF THE TIGER SHARK
✦ Known for gulping down anything that comes in its way, this shark feeds on a variety of food such as squids, jellyfish, many types of fish, crustaceans, mollusks, sea snakes, seals, dolphins, sea turtles, sea lions, rays, other species of sharks, and sea birds as well. There are a number of factors that enable it to devour its prey easily.
✦ When in pursuit of a prey, it swims very well. Besides, it also has an excellent eyesight combined with a strong sense of smell that enables it to locate traces of blood in water. It is also known to swallow objects such as cans and tires when in a hurry to attack and devour its prey. Due to its size, it needs to eat a lot.