Tiger shark
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| phylum | Chordata | The tiger shark, Galeocerdo cuvier, is a species of requiem shark and the only member of the genus Galeocerdo. Commonly known as sea tiger, the tiger shark is a relatively large macropredator, capable of attaining a length of over 5 m (16 ft). It is found in many tropical and temperate waters, and it is especially common around central Pacific islands. Its name derives from the dark stripes down its body which resemble a tiger's pattern, which fade as the shark matures.
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| class | Chondrichthyes | |
| order | Carcharhiniformes | |
| family | Carcharhinidae | |
| genus | Galeocerdo | |
| species | G. cuvier |
