The Tiger shark's name derives from the distintive dark bands that run from the top of the it's back down along its sides. It is very evident in younger sharks but fades the older it gets until it becomes grey or brownish in color. It is one of the most feared by humans; second only to the Great White and reaches a length of 18 feet. The Tiger shark can be found in all temperate and tropical seas but is most common along the coasts of South Africa, the Philippines, Australia, the Indian and Pacific Oceans and in the waters of the Caribbean region. The Tiger shark is extremely flexible in tolerating a broad range of different habitats and has even been located in rivers and small lagoons. It is quite powerful and can move extremely fast when attacking it's prey. It will eat almost anything and is considered to be the most scavingous of all the sharks. It eats a variety of fish, moray eels and sharks smaller in size such as Grey Reef sharks, Hammerhead and even other Tiger sharks. It also eats turtles and birds that rest on the surface of the ocean such as pelicans and migratory birds.

The Tiger shark also preys on mammals such as sea lions, seals, dolphins and dead or dying whales. In addition to all other prey mentioned, the invertabrates and crustaceans are not an exception. Octopuses, crabs and lobsters are on the Tiger's menu as well. Often times, the relentless hunt for food winds up taking their very own lives as they get tangled in fishers' nets while trying to feed on the fish that have already been caught in the nets.

The Tiger shark's skin is the most sought-after of all shark skins and is more elastic and stronger than that of cows. Because of this reason and others, the Tiger (like the majority of sharks) is considered to be endangered by humans.