Tiger Shark
Galeocerdo cuvier
Large, powerful shark known for its distinctive dark stripes and broad, blunt snout. One of the most formidable predators in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.
Tiger Shark at a glance
- Scientific name
- Galeocerdo cuvier
- Typical size
- 8-14 feet, 300-850 lbs
- State record
- 1,065 lbs, caught in 1981
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Sharks and rays
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Legendary
Habitat
Tiger sharks inhabit coastal and offshore waters, often moving into shallow bays and estuaries at night to hunt. Anglers typically target them with heavy tackle using large baits like stingray, tarpon, or barracuda from boats in deeper waters or from shore near drop-offs. They are most active during twilight and nighttime hours.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a tiger shark through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksTiger Shark questions people ask
Tiger Shark is Galeocerdo cuvier.
A typical tiger shark runs 8-14 feet, 300-850 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every tiger shark you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Tiger sharks inhabit coastal and offshore waters, often moving into shallow bays and estuaries at night to hunt. Anglers typically target them with heavy tackle using large baits like stingray, tarpon, or barracuda from boats in deeper waters or from shore near drop-offs. They are most active during twilight and nighttime hours. It is a salt water species, filed under sharks and rays in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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