Sand Tiger Shark
Sand tiger sharks are slow-swimming apex predators
About the Sand Tiger Shark
In The Wild
While sand tiger sharks are usually solitary, they have been observed to occasionally hunt in groups.
Fun facts
Endangered Species
They are threatened with extinction due to overfishing and slow reproduction rates.
Did you know?
They are the only known sharks to gulp air from the surface, which they store in their stomach to stay buoyant in the water.
Feeding
They have sharp teeth specialised to pierce the flesh of soft-bodied prey.
Endangered Species
They are threatened with extinction due to overfishing and slow reproduction rates.
Did you know?
They are the only known sharks to gulp air from the surface, which they store in their stomach to stay buoyant in the water.
Feeding
They have sharp teeth specialised to pierce the flesh of soft-bodied prey.
Endangered Species
They are threatened with extinction due to overfishing and slow reproduction rates.
Did you know?
They are the only known sharks to gulp air from the surface, which they store in their stomach to stay buoyant in the water.
Feeding
They have sharp teeth specialised to pierce the flesh of soft-bodied prey.