Tiger Sharks
The tiger shark only lives in tropical
waters and is named for the intricate stripes on its back. Its wide mouth,
broad nose, barrel chest, and the slenderness at the base of its tail are
distinctive. All of these attributes combined with its jaw strength help them
to cut the bodies of large sea turtles, seals, and sea lions. The usual sizes of these sea animals is usually 10 to 12 feet but they
can get up to 20 feet long. Usually tiger sharks are very sluggish and slow but
in times of need they can move quickly when feeding. The sharks can be very
dangerous and people should take caution when the sharks are spotted on the
beach or reefs. People should also keep the shark in sight at all times if they
are in the water and spot one before leaving.
Created by Lexi Opatrny. November 7, 2007