Sand tiger shark
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| phylum | Chordata | The sand tiger shark inhabits subtropical and temperate waters worldwide. Despite its fearsome appearance and strong swimming ability, it is a relatively placid and slow-moving shark with no confirmed human fatalities. This species has a sharp, pointy head, and a bulky body. The sand tiger's length can reach 3.0 m (9.8 ft). They are grey with reddish-brown spots on their backs. Shivers (groups) have been observed to hunt large schools of fish.
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| class | Chondrichthyes | |
| order | Lamniformes | |
| family | Odontaspididae | |
| genus | Carcharias | |
| species | C. taurus |
