sand tiger shark
| Scientific name | Carcharias taurus |
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| Descriptor | Rafinesque |
| Year of description | 1810 |
| IUCN category | CR |
| Family | Carcharhinidae |
| Genus | Carcharias |
Introduction
Carcharias taurus, commonly known as sand tiger shark, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size220 cm
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Maximum size300 cm
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ShapeRectangular
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Average size220 cm
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Maximum size300 cm
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ShapeRectangular
How to recognize the sand tiger shark ?
The sand tiger shark measures between 220 and 300 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly gris body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The sand tiger shark is a fish living in a group or alone. This species is carnivorous .
Although the sand tiger shark is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovovivipare
The sand tiger shark is a fish ovovivipare.
Risks for humans
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VenomousNo
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BiteYes
This species can attack if it feels threatened. It is important to be particularly vigilant especially during dives or fishing sessions.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Depth0 - 200 m
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EnvironmentActive pelagic
Biotope presentation
The sand tiger shark is most often found at a depth between 0m and 200m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Fishkeeping
Not recommended
We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.
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Translation
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