Bull shark vs tiger shark: size comparison
Size and the space each takes up
- bull shark
- about 8.2 ft (2.5 m) long and 25.6 in (65 cm) tall · 287 lb (130 kg)
- tiger shark
- about 12.5 ft (3.8 m) long and 33.5 in (85 cm) tall · 992 lb (450 kg)
Quick answer
A tiger shark is about 1.52 times the size of a bull shark. A bull shark: about 8.2 ft (2.5 m) long and 25.6 in (65 cm) tall, 287 lb (130 kg). A tiger shark: about 12.5 ft (3.8 m) long and 33.5 in (85 cm) tall, 992 lb (450 kg).
A tiger shark is larger than a bull shark in both length and weight. You can see how they compare by looking at their physical dimensions side-by-side.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How long are these sharks?
- A bull shark is about 8.2 ft (2.5 m) long, while a tiger shark is about 12.5 ft (3.8 m) long.
- What is the weight difference?
- A bull shark weighs 287 lb (130 kg), compared to a tiger shark which weighs 992 lb (450 kg).
- How much taller is a tiger shark?
- A tiger shark is 33.5 in (85 cm) tall, whereas a bull shark is 25.6 in (65 cm) tall. A tiger shark is about 1.52 times the size of a bull shark.