Named for the dark vertical bars along its flanks, the tiger shark has an almost indiscriminate appetite and is famous for eating nearly anything, from sea turtles to seabirds to debris.
Best time to see a Tiger Shark
The best time to see a Tiger Shark is May–August, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 108 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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