Sand Tiger Shark

Sand Tiger Shark

Carcharias taurus

Sand Tiger Shark

Did you know ?

Despite the imposing appearance of its large teeth, it is a very calm animal that spends most of the day swimming calmly.

Carcharias taurus

The Sand Tiger Shark regulates its buoyancy by swallowing air, which is why it can often be seen at the surface doing this.

Measures

3,4 m Measure

Diet

Large and small fish.

Conservation Status

Extinct
Threatened
Low risk
VU
EX
EW
CR
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CD
NT
LC

Origin

Origin

Pacific, Indian and Atlantic Oceans

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