Ragged Tooth Shark (Carcharias taurus)

The grey nurse shark (Australia), spotted ragged-tooth shark (Africa) or sand tiger shark (US and UK), is a large shark inhabiting coastal waters worldwide, with many different names in different countries. Despite a fearsome appearance and strong swimming abilities, it is relatively placid and is considered not aggressive unless provoked.

Distribution

Found on both sides of the Atlantic coast, but most notably in the Western Indian Ocean and in the Gulf of Maine.

Size

They grow up to 3.9 metres (13 ft) in adult length; with a weight of up to 250 pounds

Conservation

The sand tiger shark is a U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service species of concern.

Facts

At birth, Sand Sharks are already 1 meter long.

Danger stats

Not Dangerous