sand tiger shark

Scientific name Carcharias taurus
Descriptor Rafinesque
Year of description 1810
IUCN category (World) CR
Family Carcharhinidae
Genus Carcharias
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Introduction

Carcharias taurus, commonly known as sand tiger shark, is a salt water fish.

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Who is it?

Morphology

  • Type
  • Average size
    220 cm
  • Maximum size
    300 cm
  • Shape
    Rectangular
  • Type
  • Average size
    220 cm
  • Maximum size
    300 cm
  • Shape
    Rectangular

How to recognize the sand tiger shark ?

The sand tiger shark measures between 220 and 300 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly gris body.

Behaviour & Life cycle

  • diet
    carnivorous
  • Sociability
    living in a group or alone
  • territorial
    No
  • Way of living
    diurnal

The sand tiger shark is a fish living in a group or alone. This species is carnivorous .

Although the sand tiger shark is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.

Reproduction

  • Reproduction
    ovovivipare

The sand tiger shark is a fish ovovivipare.

Risks for humans

  • Venomous
    No
  • Bite
    Yes

This species can attack if it feels threatened. It is important to be particularly vigilant especially during dives or fishing sessions.

Where to find it?

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : CR

Where to see this species?

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

  • Depth
    0 - 200 m
  • Environment
    Active pelagic

Biotope presentation

The sand tiger shark is most often found at a depth between 0m and 200m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.

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Fishkeeping

Not recommended

We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.

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