tiger shark
Americannoun
noun
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a voracious omnivorous requiem shark, Galeocerdo cuvieri, chiefly of tropical waters, having a striped or spotted body
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any of certain other spotted sharks, such as Stegostoma tigrinum, of the Indian Ocean
Etymology
Origin of tiger shark
First recorded in 1775–85
Example Sentences
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"We caught half a yellowfin tuna once because a tiger shark took the other half," laughed Rob.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
Such passive, awareness-raising business opportunities can be found on her website’s store, which includes tiger shark yoga mats and rash guards to wear during your next free dive.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2025
A witness to the incident claimed a tiger shark was responsible, and said he could not see his own feet under the water at the time.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 2, 2024
Between 30 to 40 shark species live around the Bahamas, although the Caribbean reef shark, the bull shark, the tiger shark and the black tip shark have the highest bite frequency, Naylor said.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 4, 2023
There were sharks every day, mainly makos and blue sharks, but also oceanic whitetips, and once a tiger shark straight from the blackest of nightmares.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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