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tiger shark

Galeocerdo cuvier

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Distributed across Chile, Colombia, Norway, Taiwan, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (软骨鱼纲)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (真鲨目)

Species

Galeocerdo cuvier (tiger shark)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 뱀상어

Japanese イタチザメ

Spanish tiburón tigre

French Mangeur d'hommes

German Tigerhai

Portuguese Cação

Russian акула тигровая

Arabic Jarjur

Turkish kaplan kopekbaligi

Vietnamese Cá Mâp

Indonesian Cucut macan

Thai Chalarm Suea

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of tiger shark?

The scientific name of tiger shark is Galeocerdo cuvier. It belongs to the genus Galeocerdo.

What is the conservation status of tiger shark?

tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does tiger shark live?

tiger shark is found in Distributed across Chile, Colombia, Norway, Taiwan, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Chile, Colombia, Norway, Taiwan, Venezuela.

What family does tiger shark belong to?

tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) belongs to the genus Galeocerdo, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.

What kingdom does tiger shark belong to?

tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).