Tiger Shark
Common Name: Tiger Shark
Scientific Name: Galeocerdo cuvier
Size: Av 5.4m , possibly up to 7.4m
Found: Worldwide in tropical waters
Population Status: Lower Risk / Near Threatened (IUCN 2007)
Tooth Shape:
Strongly serrated, cockscomb shaped teeth for cutting.
Reproduction:
Ovoviviparous - eggs hatch inside the mother, and live young are born. After a 12 month gestation period. Between 10 and 82 pups are born. The pups are 50-75cm in length.
Interesting Facts:
Tiger sharks can take 4-6 years to mature and only live for around 12 years.
They are able to cut through turtle shells and will also eat sea lions and cetaceans.
They are scavengers with excellent camouflage.
Strongly serrated, cockscomb shaped teeth for cutting.
Reproduction:
Ovoviviparous - eggs hatch inside the mother, and live young are born. After a 12 month gestation period. Between 10 and 82 pups are born. The pups are 50-75cm in length.
Interesting Facts:
Tiger sharks can take 4-6 years to mature and only live for around 12 years.
They are able to cut through turtle shells and will also eat sea lions and cetaceans.
They are scavengers with excellent camouflage.
