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Definition of tiger shark

tiger shark

Plural:tiger sharks
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tiger shark Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large, highly predatory requiem shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) found in tropical and warm temperate oceans worldwide, distinguished by dark, vertical stripes along its body and known for its exceptionally broad diet.

Example

"The marine biologist observed a massive tiger shark patrolling the shallow coastal waters near the coral reef."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named for the dark, vertical stripes present along the sides of its body, which strongly resemble the pattern of a tiger. These stripes are most prominent in juveniles and fade as the shark matures.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tiger shark. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tiger shark
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