Tiger Shark

Galeocerdo cuvier
Tiger Shark - Marinewise © 2024 MarineWise

Quick Facts

Scientific name Galeocerdo cuvier
Family Whaler Shark / Carcharhinidae
Size Up to 7.5 m (24 ft)
Weight Up to 807 kg (1,779 lb)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Coastal & offshore waters from river estuaries, lagoons to deeper rocky & coral reefs
Depth Range 0 - 800 m (2,624 ft)
Tiger Shark Distribution