Fishing for Tiger shark

Galeocerdo cuvier

The tiger shark is a large, predatory fish known for its distinctive dark vertical stripes. It inhabits tropical and subtropical waters worldwide. Reaching lengths of up to 16 feet and weighing over 1,400 pounds, it has a broad diet including fish, seals, and turtles. This nocturnal hunter is solitary and highly adaptable, often patrolling coastal areas. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

Common depth

7 ft - 11 ft

IUCN Status

Near threatened

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Tiger shark

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Tiger shark

Carteret County Coast

144 in · 300 lb

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Tiger shark

San Francisco Bay

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Pensacola Bay

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Tiger shark

Pinellas County Coast

126 in · 400 lb

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Tiger shark

225 in · 1780 lb

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Tiger shark

Collier County Coast

158 in · 1400 lb

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Tiger shark

Lake at the Hills

200 in · 1780 lb

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Tiger shark

Owl's Nest Park

10 in · 400 lb

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