Scientific name: Galeocerdo cuvier
These sharks are found in deep water but also in shallow water. Lately they have been migrating towards the shore. They like to eat seals and are usually never hunted but sometimes killed by killer whales or humans. Tiger sharks can eat anything which helps them a lot. They also like to swim alone. Tiger sharks are very aggressive and are known as the "garbage can of the sea". Three interesting facts would be that they can be up to 16ft long. Can weigh up to 3,360 lbs. females mate once every three years. These sharks are not endangered because they are at the top of the food chain.
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