Sharks

Overview

• Habitat: Subtropical and temperate waters worldwide, excluding the Eastern Pacific (depths of 1m to 191m)
• Maximum Size: Up to 320 cm
• Diet: Bony fish (over 60% of their diet), as well as other sharks and rays, squid, and crustaceans
• Distribution: Korea, Japan, Australia, South Africa, and the eastern coasts of North and South America

Fun Facts

• Appearance: Sand Tiger Sharks have a greyish-brown back and a white underside. Unlike many sharks with rounded heads, they feature a pointed, cone-shaped snout. Their small eyes and rows of protruding sharp teeth create a fierce appearance, especially when they swim with their mouths open.
  
  
• Gentle Nature: Despite their intimidating appearance, Sand Tiger Sharks are surprisingly gentle and are not known to pose a threat to humans unless provoked.
  
  
• Unique Courtship: During mating season, males and females gently bite each other's fins as part of their courtship ritual. Although this can leave noticeable scars on the female, it is a natural breeding behaviour rather than a sign of aggression.

Nocturnal by nature, Tawny Nurse Sharks spend most of the day resting in rocky crevices or along the bottom of their habitat. Using their powerful suction-like mouths, they are skilled hunters that can easily capture fish, octopus, and other prey hiding between rocks.

Named for the distinctive white tips on their dorsal and tail fins, White Tip Sharks spend their days resting in rocky caves and crevices. After dark, they become active hunters, often swimming together in search of their next meal.