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Tiger Sharks

Questions about a large ocean predator which has the bad reputation of having the most human attacks.

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How much does a baby tiger shark cost?

There is no such thing as a PET tiger, they are all wild and can't be fully tamed. Have you ever watched "When Animals Attack?"

With that said, there are tiger and liger/lyger breeders, but the good ones will never sell to unlicensed caregivers of these big cats. From what I have picked up around, tigers go as low as $800 and higher. But you should leave the tiger-as-a-pet thing to the experts, but even they get attacked and eaten sometimes.

How long are sharks teeth?

The length of a shark's teeth depends on the type of shark. The largest living shark, a whale shark, has teeth that are relatively small, even tiny. The smallest living shark, the dogfish, also has tiny teeth, while the great white shark has teeth the size of about 36 mm, or 1.43 in. But the largest shark to have ever lived, the megalodon, could grow teeth longer than seven inches long.

Are shark teeth lucky?

Only if the teeth are not still attached to the shark when they are on your neck ;)

ANS2:They are about as lucky as toenail trimmings...who was the genius that looked at a rabbit's severed foot and said that it must be lucky?! ...Didn't seem to be doing much good for the rabbit.

What do you do if you get bit by a baby shark?

It depends on the severity of the wound. If its a small surface wound wash it put antibiotic ointment in it and wrap it. If it becomes infected get it checked out. If it is a deep wound or it won't stop bleeding, go to the ER.

How many types of tiger sharks are there?

There are about 360 well know types of shark.

Can tiger sharks go in freshwater?

Yes, Tiger Sharks CAN swim in fresh water. Tiger Sharks reside in oceans; however, they are sometimes willing to go into fresh water to catch their prey.

Is the tiger shark harmless or a man-eater?

The tiger shark is considered to be one of the most dangerous and aggressive shark species, becoming very active when stimulated by food.

But, the Sand Tiger Shark is

generally harmless unless provoked. It is not considered a threat but is often encountered by divers in other parts of the world. With its fierce look and ability to adapt to captivity it is a popular shark in many aquariums.

What physical adaptations does a tiger shark have to catch its pray?

Tiger sharks eyes have excellent vision in low light and can detect electric fields and tiny vibrations in the water. They can also adjust their eyes quickly according to how light or dark the water is. These adaptations allow the tiger shark to detect hidden prey. The jaw of the tiger shark is adapted to be wide and powerful, enabling it to eat and destroy anything. The tiger sharks teeth are adapted to be very sharp and serrated, so that it can tear up all its pray, including seals, birds, fish, other sharks and even turtle shells! The teeth are also replaced over and over through the life of the shark. This is so that when the tooth wears down, it is simply replaced by a new tooth. The tiger shark also has lateral line receptors . These are thin lines on the body that sense vibration movement,water pressure, temperature and sound. These help the shark to detect prey. The shark also has a great sense of smell, which helps them to detect prey from a long way away. Tiger sharks have stripes on their body, which help them to survive because it helps them blend in. Tiger sharks have fins that help them to swim so they can escape from predators, but they also have them to catch prey. The caudal fin is the fin with the most power, and it really proprels the shark along.

What are all the things tiger sharks eat?

Tiger sharks are probably the least picky eaters among sharks; they will eat almost anything from sea turtles to other sharks, and they love eating dead whales too.

They do tend to avoid sea snakes, though.

When do bull sharks find food in the day or night?

Bullsharks will eat all day only if their is lots of fish and territorial things it might be hunting down animals all day

Where does a shark live in salt orfresh water?

the zambizie and bull shark can live in fresh and saltwater. the rest of the shark family live in saltwater.

How are sand tiger sharks similar to tiger sharks?

There not really similar to each other because there both different sharks.

Where do Sand Tiger Sharks Live?

"Tiger sharks of course live in salt water because all the seas have salt water in them all sharks live in the salt water so there you have it."

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actually no, bull sharks can live up to four years in freshwater I'm not so sure about the tiger shark though, do some research Google it and you'll get your answer,
but don't worry most shark attacks happen in oceans but some sharks do swim up from the Mississippi river and go into some rivers and lakes.

yes they do

Are tiger sharks diurnal or nocturnal?

The whale shark has been observed with both diurnal and nocturnal feeding habits. This change in behavior can be linked to times when the plankton they feed on blooms.

What do Greenland Sharks eat?

Greenland sharks eat salmon and other fish like that and they also eat crab, seals, and flesh from dead whales

What are sharks teeth used for?

It depends on the shape and size of the tooth and what shark they belong to. A tiger shark's tooth is used to crush it's prey ( turtles ) and to grab onto the prey so it won't escape easily. mako shark's teeth are used for slicing it's prey and keeping it from slipping away out of it's mouth. Almost all sharks use their teeth to keep their prey from getting away.

What class of vertebrate is sharks?

Sharks belong to the vertebrate group known as Fish. Specifically, they belong to the vertebrate group known as Chondrichthyes - all sharks and rays - which have skeletons of cartilage rather than bone.

Do tiger sharks use camouflage?

Kinda-sorta, but not really. They are dark on top and white on the bottom so that they'll be more difficult to spot both from below and from above, and that's about it. They can't change colour or anything like that.

What makes an angel shark different from other sharks?

Angel sharks look a bit like a cross between a ray and a shark. They have long flat bodies and bigger, flatter fins than most sharks. They are less round than rays but otherwise look similar to certain species of guitarfish, electric rays and stingarees.

How many rows of teeth does the Tiger Shark?

Piranhas have just a single row of triangular teeth on both the upper and lower jaws.

Their close relatives, the pacu, have two rows of square teeth.

How do tiger sharks adapt to the environment?

they kill other fish to survive and their eyes adapted to all of the majestic fish and blood everywhere from other sharks

Can a tiger eat a shark?

yes because their part fish and besides its from the ocean.