Tiger shark
A kind of shark · also called sea tiger
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About
The tiger shark is a large marine predator known for its striped pattern and heavy build.
Female tiger sharks grow noticeably larger than males and can exceed lengths of 16.4 feet (5 m). It is the largest member of the ground shark order and one of the largest predatory sharks in the ocean. Its thick, barrel-shaped body carries significant weight, tapering down to a long upper tail fin.
From Wikipedia
The tiger shark is a species of ground shark, and the only extant member of the genus Galeocerdo and family Galeocerdonidae. It is a large predator, with females capable of attaining a length of over 5 m.
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Questions people ask
- How big is a tiger shark?
- A typical tiger shark measures 12.5 feet (3.8 m) long, stands 2.8 feet (0.85 m) tall, and weighs about 992 pounds (450 kg). This makes it roughly as long as a compact car.
- How much space does a tiger shark take up?
- About 119 gal (450 L), the volume of its body.
Weight
992 lb (450 kg)
- Space it takes up
- 119 gal (450 L)
- Length
- 12.5 ft (3.8 m)
- Height
- 33.5 in (85 cm)
Quick answer
A typical tiger shark measures 12.5 feet (3.8 m) long, stands 2.8 feet (0.85 m) tall, and weighs about 992 pounds (450 kg). This makes it roughly as long as a compact car.
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