What is the tiger shark?
Q: What is the tiger shark?
A: The tiger shark is a species of requiem shark and the only member of the genus Galeocerdo.
Q: What is the size of the tiger shark?
A: The tiger shark is one of the largest known species of shark and reaches lengths of up to 5.5 meters (18 feet) and weighs over 900 kg (2000 pounds).
Q: Where can the tiger shark be found?
A: The tiger shark is found throughout the world's coastal temperate and tropical waters, with the exception of the Mediterranean Sea.
Q: How deep can the tiger shark swim?
A: The tiger shark has been known to swim to depths of up to 350 meters (1150 feet).
Q: What do tiger sharks feed on?
A: Tiger sharks feed mainly on bony fish, rays, squid, crustaceans, seals, and dolphins.
Q: Is the tiger shark ovoviviparous?
A: Yes, the tiger shark is ovoviviparous, which means it gives birth to live young that develop from eggs inside the female's body. They can give birth to 10-82 pups at a time.
Q: What is unique about the tiger shark's family?
A: The tiger shark is the only species in its family that is ovoviviparous.
