Sharkwaters

3.tiger shark

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  Size: Average 3.25-4.25 meters (10-14 feet)
Weight: 325-425 kilograms (850-1400 pounds)
Food Sources: Fish, squid, birds, seals, other sharks, and sea turtles
Habitat: Coastal waters
Locations: Tropical and sub-tropical waters
Interesting Fact: Is responsible for many FATAL attacks on humans.

Tiger sharks are named for the dark, vertical stripes found mainly on juveniles. As these sharks mature, the lines begin to fade and almost disappear. These large, blunt-nosed predators have a duly earned reputation as man-eaters. But because they have a near completely undiscerning palate, they are not likely to swim away after biting a human, as great whites frequently do. They are consummate scavengers, with excellent senses of sight and smell and a nearly limitless menu of diet items. The stomach contents of captured tiger sharks have included stingrays, sea snakes, seals, birds, squids, and even license plates and old tires.