Tiger Shark and Similar Species
Galeocerdo cuvier
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Bull Shark
Carcharhinus leucas
Key differences: Bull sharks have a much stockier build, a shorter, broader snout, and lack the distinctive vertical stripes of the tiger shark. Their teeth are triangular and serrated, but not cockscomb-shaped. Bull sharks also have smaller eyes relative to their head size and can tolerate freshwater.
Whitetip Reef Shark
Triaenodon obesus
Key differences: Whitetip reef sharks are much smaller, have a slender body, and are easily identified by the white tips on their dorsal and caudal fins. They lack the tiger shark's stripes and blunt snout.
Oceanic Whitetip Shark
Carcharhinus longimanus
Key differences: Oceanic whitetips are characterized by their long, paddle-like pectoral fins with white tips. They are typically found in open ocean environments and lack the tiger shark's stripes and blunt snout. Their teeth are also different, being more triangular and less specialized for shearing.
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