The tiger catshark is a small, slender shark found in the warm waters off the southeastern coast of Africa. It typically reaches about 24 inches in length and weighs up to 2 pounds. This nocturnal predator feeds on small fish and invertebrates. Its distinctive pattern of dark stripes aids in camouflage among the rocky seabed. This summary is AI generated
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Tiger catshark
length · weight
Tiger catshark
Northern Beaches coastal waters
length · weight


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