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
21st century skills library 6 Many tiger sharks don’t stay in one place Some migrate when the seasons change They move from the tropics to more temperate water during the summer Then they go back to the tropics in the winter Tiger sharks have been seen as far north as Great Britain in the Atlantic Ocean They have been spotted as far south as Australia in the Pacific Ocean Their migration could be 1,000 miles 1,609 km or more Scientists tagged one tiger shark that spent the summer near New York and the winter near Costa Rica 1,800 miles 2,897 km away They can travel about 10 miles 16 km in a day think about it Think about other animals that migrate Why do they migrate Are these reasons similar to or different from the reasons tiger sharks migrate
exploring our oceans 7 South America North America Africa Europe Australia Asia RANGE OF TIGER SHARK ARCTIC OCEAN PACIFIC OCEAN INDIAN OCEAN ATLANTIC OCEAN PACIFIC OCEAN range map Tiger sharks live mostly near continents
