Description
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Reference |
IB0212 |
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Category |
Sharks and Rays |
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Family Name |
Whaler Sharks - CARCHARHINIDAE |
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Common Name |
Tiger Shark,swimming |
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Scientific Name |
Galeocerdo cuvieri |
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Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
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Notes |
Whaler Sharks are fast-swimming, opportunistic predators.The Tiger Shark, in particular, is known for its varied diet, taking fishes, invertebrates, mammals, turtles, birds and even floating rubbish. They can reach 7 m. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |
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