THE NAME

When these sharks are born they have got vertical stripes like tigers.

 
    
GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION

 It is found in many tropical and temperate waters, and it is especially common around central Pacific islands.

  
    THE FOOD

The tiger shark is a solitary, mostly nocturnal hunter. Its diet includes a wide variety of prey, ranging from crustaceans, fish, seals, birds, squid, turtles, and sea snakes to dolphins and even other smaller sharks. 

DANGER TO HUMANS

While the tiger shark is considered to be one of the sharks most dangerous to humans, the attack rate is low according to researchers.The tiger is second on the list of number of recorded attacks on humans, with the great white shark being first. They often visit shallow reefs, harbors and canals, creating the potential for encounter with humans.

REPRODUCTION

The tiger shark is the only species of its family that is ovoviviparous. The gestation period ranges from 14-16 months, at which time a female can give birth to anywhere from 10 to 80 pups