Sand Tiger Shark
No. 100369
Also known as the Gray Nurse Shark, the fearsome looking Sand Tiger Shark is actually quite docile and not particularly dangerous to humans.
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Scientific Name:Carcharias taurus
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Characteristics: This figure shows off the traits that the Sand Tiger Shark is known for: a bulky, stocky body with large fins, and of course a mouth full of exposed sharp teeth!
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Size and Color:This Sand Tiger Shark figure is 6 ½ inches long and 1 ¾ inches tall to the tip of its dorsal fin. It’s about the size of a permanent marker. It’s gray brown above and white on the underside, with reddish brown spots along its body. Its eyes are yellow with black pupils and the interior of its toothy mouth is pink.
- The Sand Tiger Shark is part of the Wild Safari® Sea Life collection.
- All of our products are Non-toxic and BPA free.
History:
The Sand Tiger Shark is found in coastal waters in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. They are a common sight in aquariums around the world, and do well in captivity if given enough space in their tanks to swim freely. Though they appear quite ferocious with their sharp, exposed teeth and large size, they are relatively slow-moving, peaceful creatures that don’t pose a significant risk to humans. Unprovoked attacks are very rare, and no recorded fatalities have been attributed to the Sand Tiger. They hunt mostly at night and prey on fish, including other sharks and stingrays.
- Recommended Age: 3+
- Size in cm: 16.51 L x 6.35 W x 3.81 H
- Size in inches: 6.5 L x 2.5 W x 1.5 H
- UPC: 095866004378
