Tiger Shark
Galeocerdo cuvier
- Near threatened
- Card rarity: Uncommon
- Sharks and rays
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. Populations are found in many tropical and temperate waters, especially around central Pacific islands. Its name derives from the dark stripes down its body, which resemble a tiger's pattern and fade as the shark matures.
Classification
- Class
- Chondrichthyes
- Order
- Carcharhiniformes
- Family
- Galeocerdonidae
- Genus
- Galeocerdo