tiger shark

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Definition of tiger shark in English English dictionary: A large shark, Galeocerdo cuvier, common in the mid-Pacific, that hunts alone and has dark stripes across its back; A large voracious shark (Galeocerdo cuvieri) of tropical waters, having a grayish-brown color with vertical bars along the sides. Potentially dangerous shark (Galeocerdo cuvieri, family Carcharhinidae), found worldwide in warm oceans, from the shoreline to the open sea. Up to 18 ft (5.5 m) long, the grayish tiger shark has a long, pointed upper tail lobe, and its large teeth are deeply notched along one side. This voracious shark eats fishes, other sharks, turtles, mollusks, birds, carrion, and garbage, including coal, tin cans, and clothing. It is a source of leather and liver oil. See also sand shark; large dangerous warm-water shark with striped or spotted body
tiger sharks: plural form of tiger shark
tiger sharks: galeocerdo

tiger shark

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ti·ger shark

taygır şärk

/ˈtīgər ˈsʜärk/ /ˈtaɪɡɜr ˈʃɑːrk/

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