The Tiger Shark (Galeocerdo) is a genus of shark that has lived from the Paleocene epoch, 65 million years ago, until the present day. It is a large shark, with females reaching lengths over 5 meters. Its name derives from the dark stripes on its body, which resemble those of a tiger. These stripes fade as the shark reaches maturity. The Tiger Shark lives in temperate, tropical, and subtropical regions, particularly in the Central Pacific Islands.
Tiger shark teeth have a unique shape, with a distinctive tip curved sideways, and with very sharp, pronounced serrations. This type of tooth evolved to cut through flesh, bone, and other hard surfaces, such as a turtle shell. The Tiger Shark has long fins for better maneuverability in the water, while its long tail provides excellent speed.
The Tiger Shark is an apex predator and eats almost anything, including terrestrial mammals, as it swims close to the shore at night and descends into deeper waters during the day.
