tiger shark

American

noun

a large shark, Galeocerdo cuvieri, inhabiting warm seas, noted for its voracious habits.

tiger shark British

noun

a voracious omnivorous requiem shark, Galeocerdo cuvieri, chiefly of tropical waters, having a striped or spotted body
any of certain other spotted sharks, such as Stegostoma tigrinum, of the Indian Ocean

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Etymology

Origin of tiger shark

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

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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

The idea isn’t new: In the Bahamas in 2022, Duarte helped track tiger sharks to discover the world’s largest seagrass patch.

From Science Magazine

Researchers say it is also important to see whether the LED lighting is effective in deterring other shark species known to attack humans, including bull sharks and tiger sharks.

From BBC

A tiger shark in northern Australia has given researchers the surprise of their lives - by throwing up a fully intact and famously land-dwelling echidna.

From BBC

Previous studies have shown that animals including ladybird beetles and sand tiger sharks practice such lardering behavior.

From Science Magazine

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