· Size
One of the largest sharks, the tiger shark commonly reaching lengths of 325-425 cm (10-14 ft) and weighs of 385-635 kg. The largest specimens can reach lengths of over 5.5 m (17 ft) and weigh over 900 kg!

· Food
The tiger shark has been refered to as being an ocean trash can, an animal that will eat almost anything! Diet varies depending upon area but commonly includes turtles, rays, other sharks, bony fishes, sea birds, dolphins, squid, crustaceans and carrion. Although far from a natural food item, human remains sometime end up in the guts of these scavenging sharks. Tiger sharks are solitary hunters that feed primarily at night as the shark moves further inshore and closer to the surface. Tiger sharks are sometimes seen in groups of several but this is probably a result of congregations of food items in the vicinity.

Habitat

This shark lives in many different kinds of marine habitat but generally prefers murky waters in coastal areas. Commonly found in estuaries, harbours, and other inlets where runoff from the land may attract a high number of prey items. Regularly found in the shallower areas and lagoons around island chains.


Danger Factor

Second only to the white shark in number of reported attacks on humans. Its large size and eating habits make it a formidable predator. Tiger sharks can be both curious and known to be aggressive towards humans in the water and therefore must be treated with a great deal of respect, as any other wild animal.