Why are tiger sharks called Tiger Sharks?

Answer 1

The Latin name derives from the Greek (carcharias, sharp tooth) but is not pronounced with an SH sound. The closest cognate is the Yucatec name "xoc" which does sound like shock or shark. In any event, the English word "shark" gained popularity following the display of a large shark by Captain John Hawkins in 1565.

Answer 2

The tiger shark got its name from their black stripes on them when they were younger.

Answer 3

Bull shark got its name because these sharks are known to be very Aggresive just like normal bulls.

Answer 4

I think the tiger shark got its name because of their ragged teeth (their teeth are scary).

Answer 5

The Great White Shark got ts name form the fact that its underbelly is white and it is a type of shark.

Answer 6

well they have a wide range of stripes along their body

Answer 7

the saw shark gets its name from its snout with teeth on it

Answer 8

Because of the stripes on its flanks, more visable in young specimens. They fade as the shark ages, some old tigersharks have only very faint markings.