Tiger Sharks

Tiger sharks are one of the largest predatory sharks in the ocean. They get their name from the dark stripes on their sides that look like tiger stripes. Tiger sharks are known for eating almost anything. They live in warm and tropical waters around the world.

Eating Machines

Tiger sharks will eat almost anything they find. Their diet includes fish, seals, birds, squid, and sea turtles. They have even been found with license plates and tires in their stomachs! Their teeth are specially shaped to cut through turtle shells and hard surfaces.

Striped Hunters

Young tiger sharks have bold stripes that help them blend in with the dappled light underwater. As they grow older, the stripes fade. Tiger sharks can grow up to 14 feet long. They are solitary hunters that usually swim alone through the ocean.

Fun Facts

• Tiger sharks are sometimes called the garbage cans of the sea because they eat almost anything.
• A tiger shark's teeth are serrated like a steak knife.
• Tiger sharks can grow up to 14 feet long and weigh over 1,400 pounds.

Did You Know?

Tiger sharks play an important role in keeping ocean ecosystems healthy. By eating sick and weak animals, they help keep prey populations strong and balanced.