Tiger Shark

The tiger shark is a large shark of tropical and subtropical seas, with dark bars especially visible on younger animals. It has a broad snout and strongly serrated teeth. Its varied diet includes fish, turtles, marine mammals and other available animal foods. Coastal waters, reefs and open ocean all form parts of its range. Individuals may travel widely as food and conditions change. The darker juvenile markings can become less distinct with age, so the common name does not imply equally bold stripes on every adult.