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Definition of tiger shark

tiger shark

Plural:tiger sharks
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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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tigernut

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tiger shark. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tiger-shark
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