Fishing for Sand tiger shark

Carcharias taurus

The sand tiger shark is a large, robust shark with a distinctive flattened snout and long, sharp teeth. Typically measuring 78-120 inches and weighing 200-350 pounds, it inhabits coastal waters and oceanic reefs. Its diet consists of bony fish, crustaceans, and squid. Known for its slow, deliberate movements, it is generally non-aggressive towards humans. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

7 ft - 8 ft

IUCN Status

Critically endangered

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic

Source: Fishbase

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Sand tiger shark

Worcester County Coast

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Sand tiger shark

Great South Bay

52 in · 35 lb

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Sand tiger shark

Cape May

60 in · 200 lb

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Sand tiger shark

Town of Babylon Coast

84 in · 300 lb

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Great South Bay

60 in · 40 lb

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53 in · 40 lb

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Virginia Beach City Coast

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Sand tiger shark

Cape May

72 in · 150 lb

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