Tiger Shark
Large, Omnivorous Hunters
Tiger sharks are omnivores, having the widest food spectrum of all the sharks, and will eat virtually anything they can fit between their jaws, including fish, rays, seals, sea snakes, even seabirds and turtles. This makes them especially vulnerable to the effects of ocean trash as they will not hesitate to eat garbage like tires, plastic bags, and even car license plates. The special, extremely sharp shape of their teeth allow them to bite through the shells of turtles, crustaceans, and even bones. Their name comes from the dark tiger-like vertical striped bodies of the younger sharks, which fade and are usually absent in adults.
The tiger shark is the fourth largest shark in the world. During the day they retreat into the open sea, returning to coastal areas only at dusk to hunt. It is an extraordinary experience to dive with tiger sharks and witness their raw power and commanding presence. Respect and caution should always be observed when diving with tiger sharks and don’t forget your camera! Click here to find the handful of locations tiger sharks are consistently seen throughout the world.
Popular dive sites
Tiger Wall
95 Logged dives • 64 Sightings As the name says it is a wall along the city/pier that a place known for the Tiger sharks walk by as well as other species. Always stay close to the wall and never stop looking backMaldives
THE CATHEDRAL
52 Logged dives • 35 Sightings Northern side of the mercs, is exposed so southerly swell and wind, Cathedral bay itself is an awesome dive site for anyone, rocky reef surrounding the bay with a sandy bottom with broken kelpie reef all throughout in the middle. The pins and outer edges of cathedral have some wicked walls and boulder areas.New Zealand
Tiger Beach
790 Logged dives • 378 Sightings If you came to the Bahamas to see tiger sharks then this is the place to do it. The small, shallow sand flat is about an hour by boat from the West End of Grand Bahama Island. Tiger sharks are best found here outside of the summer months with July/August being the worst time to encounter them.Bahamas
Foah Malé
335 Logged dives • 112 Sightings It is a dive for advanced divers with multiple logged dives and experience in deep diving, as you will be spending a lot of time in the blue water hanging at around 30m. The dive is in the middle of the ocean though you may start from the reef. High boat traffic. DSMB is a must.Maldives
