TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 A Fierce Predator 4 CHAPTER 2 Stripes and More 10 CHAPTER 3 Eating Anything 16 CHAPTER 4 Pups and Growing Up 22 CHAPTER 5 Threats 26 THINK ABOUT IT 30 LEARN MORE 31 GLOSSARY 32 INDEX 32
21st century skills library 4 A Fierce Predator chapter 1 When people think of sharks they usually think of great white sharks But the tiger shark is also one to watch out for With its huge jaws and sharp teeth this trash can of the sea eats whatever it can find Tiger sharks mostly catch other marine animals But tiger sharks have eaten man-made objects too Tiger sharks have made meals of boat cushions coiled wire coal nuts and bolts and canned food They are also known for attacking people It’s a good idea to stay out of this shark’s way
exploring our oceans 5 Tiger sharks are strong ocean predators Tiger sharks are found around the world They swim in all tropical and subtropical waters except for the Mediterranean Sea They are one of the most common sharks in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico Tiger sharks can be found near the coasts of North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Florida Swimmers and surfers in Hawaii are also on the lookout for them Most shark attacks in Hawaii are from tiger sharks
