tiger shark
Scientific name | Galeocerdo cuvier |
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Descriptor | Péron & Le Sueur |
Year of description | 1822 |
IUCN category | NT |
Family | Carcharhinidae |
Genus | Galeocerdo |
Introduction
Galeocerdo cuvier, commonly known as tiger shark, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size300 cm
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Maximum size600 cm
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Longevity50 year
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ShapeRectangular
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Patternvertical stripes
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Average size300 cm
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Maximum size600 cm
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Longevity50 year
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ShapeRectangular
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Patternvertical stripes
How to recognize the tiger shark ?
The tiger shark measures between 300 and 600 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly body. The also has noir vertical stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The tiger shark is a fish solitary. This species is carnivorous .
Although the tiger shark is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovovivipare
The tiger shark is a fish ovovivipare.
Life-threatening species
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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. In the most serious cases, it can cause death.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Depth0 - 800 m
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EnvironmentActive pelagic
Biotope presentation
The tiger shark is most often found at a depth between 0m and 800m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Species of the same biotope
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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