The tiger shark is a large shark species that commonly grows to 10-13 feet in length and weighs 800-1400 pounds. Females are larger and can exceed 16 feet. Tiger sharks have the widest diet of any shark and will eat almost anything, including turtles, birds, fish, garbage and other sharks. They are found in tropical and subtropical waters near coastlines globally. Although rarely biting humans, tiger sharks are responsible for many fatal attacks due to their habit of visiting shallow reefs, harbors and canals where encounters are possible.

1. Tiger shark
(Galeocerdo Cuvier)

2. Size
The tiger shark commonly attains a length of 10 ft. 8 in–13 ft. 11
in. and weighs around 849–1,400 lb. Sometimes, an
exceptionally large male tiger shark can grow up to13 ft. 1 in.
Females are larger, and exceptionally big ones can reportedly
measure over 16 ft. 5 in.
6 feet
10 feet

3. Although sharks rarely bite humans, the tiger shark is
reported to be responsible for a large percentage of fatal
shark attacks, and is sometimes regarded as one of the
most dangerous shark species. They often visit shallow
reefs, harbors, and canals, creating the potential for
encounter with humans.
Do tiger sharks eat people?

4. What does tiger shark eat?
Tiger sharks are noted for having the widest food spectrum of all
sharks. They can eat almost anything, from turtles to birds, as
well as other sharks and fish. Besides normal prey they even eat
garbage like tires, nails or car license plates, as sometimes
documented by examinations of their stomach contents.

5. Habitat
The tiger shark is often found close to the coast, mainly in
tropical and subtropical waters throughout the world. Its
behavior is primarily nomadic, but is guided by warmer currents,
and it stays closer to the equator throughout the colder months.