Species
Tiger Shark
Galeocerdo cuvier
Tier 4Eating4/10extra heavy tackleNear ThreatenedNSWQLDWANT
0 waypoints250–400 cm (max 550 cm) typical
Overview: about tiger shark
Large dangerous tropical and subtropical shark of northern and eastern Australia. Hooked occasionally on big baits — heavy gear and serious caution required. High mercury makes eating inadvisable; mostly tag-and-release.
Biology: Tiger Shark size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Inshore, Offshore, Shelf
- Typical size
- 250–400 cm (max 550 cm)
- Weight
- 100–600 kg
- Depth range
- 0–350 m
- Diet
- fish, sharks, rays, turtles, mammals
- Global range
- Circumtropical
How to target: Tiger Shark angling strategies
Generally fished with extra heavy tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- large whole baits on heavy gear
Conservation
IUCN: Near Threatened
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More information: tiger shark references & sources
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