tiger shark

noun

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

tiger shark

noun

1. a voracious omnivorous requiem shark, Galeocerdo cuvieri, chiefly of tropical waters, having a striped or spotted body

2. any of certain other spotted sharks, such as Stegostoma tigrinum, of the Indian Ocean

Word History and Origins

Origin of tiger shark¹

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

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

That battle takes place in a flooded Colosseum filled with bloodthirsty tiger sharks.

From Los Angeles Times

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