Tiger shark: Records & Species Guide
Scientific name: Galeocerdo cuvier
Identification
Tiger shark The tiger shark is a large shark of tropical and warm-temperate waters.
Habitat/distribution
Younger animals show the dark vertical bars and spots that give the species its common name; those markings can become less obvious with age.
Human-interaction context
Tiger sharks use a wide range of habitats, including coastal areas and offshore waters, and have a highly varied diet. They are frequently discussed in shark-human interaction literature, particularly in warm-water regions. A location within tiger-shark range is not enough to identify the species in an incident. Witness descriptions, photographs, bite evidence or specialist investigation may be needed.
Incident records
- Off Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, Queensland, AUSTRALIA
- Anaehoomalu Bay, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
- Madoogali, Alifu Alifu Atoll, MALDIVES
- Nirvana Beach, New Providence, BAHAMAS
- Kanaha Beach, Maui, Hawaii, USA
- Kiholo Bay Hawaii USA, United States
- Kaala-Gomen, North Province, NEW CALEDONIA
- Gun Beach Guam USA, United States
- Keawakapu Beach, Maui, Hawaii, USA
- Kewalo Basin Channel OʻAhu Hawaii USA, United States
- Poum, North Province, NEW CALEDONIA
- Velzyland North Shore Of OʻAhu Hawaii USA, United States
- Greenmount Beach Queensland Australia
- Amedee Island, South Province, NEW CALEDONIA
- Naviti, Vita Levu, FIJI
- Samarai Island South End Milne Bay Province Papua New Guinea
- River mouth, Mississippi, USA
Image attribution
Oregon State University, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized to 1600×900, 800×450, and 1200×630 derivatives.
Sources and references
- Scientific name: Galeocerdo cuvier
- Taxonomy status: accepted
- Source basis: Scientific names follow the supplied reviewed editorial reference. External taxonomy checks are recorded separately when performed.
- Image source: Oregon State University, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons