Tiger shark

The tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) is a species of requiem shark and is the only living member in the genus, Galeocerdo. It is a large predator, feeding on fish, seabirds, seals, squid, sea turtles, sea snakes, dolphins, and crustaceans, as well as other shark species. They are mainly found in tropical and temperate coasts, especially around the central Pacific islands. It's name comes from it's dark stripes on it's body, resembling the ones on a tiger. Despite being an apex predator, tiger sharks may get preyed by orcas. The tiger shark is second, only behind the great white, in recording of fatal attacks from humans.