Sand Tiger Shark

Fun Facts

Feeding

They have sharp teeth specialised to pierce the flesh of soft-bodied prey.

Endangered Species

They are threatened with extinction due to overfishing and slow reproduction rates.

Did you know?

They are the only known sharks to gulp air from the surface, which they store in their stomach to stay buoyant in the water.

Feeding

They have sharp teeth specialised to pierce the flesh of soft-bodied prey.

Endangered Species

They are threatened with extinction due to overfishing and slow reproduction rates.

While sand tiger sharks are usually solitary, they have been observed to occasionally hunt in groups.