Where Does Sand Tiger Shark Live?

Sand Tiger Shark lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Sand Tiger Shark

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from the surf zone to depths of about 190 meters (623 feet), but can occasionally be found deeper, up to 600 meters (1,968 feet).

Environment

Prefers sandy coastal waters, estuaries, bays, and rocky reefs. Often found near the seabed, in caves, or around shipwrecks.

Geographic range

Widely distributed in temperate and tropical waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. Found along the eastern and western coasts of North America, the Mediterranean Sea, the coasts of Africa, Australia, and parts of Asia.

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