Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large, potentially dangerous shark of warm seas, characterized by dark vertical stripes or spots on its body, especially when young: The "tiger shark" (Galeocerdo cuvier) is a solitary, nomadic predator known for its broad diet and distinctive markings.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The tiger shark is known for its voracious appetite and will eat almost anything.
  • We saw a juvenile tiger shark with very clear stripes near the reef.
  • The biologist tagged the tiger shark to track its migration patterns.

Advanced Usage

• Ecological Role: The term is used in marine biology to discuss apex predators and their role in maintaining ecosystem balance.
  • The decline in the tiger shark population has led to an increase in the species they prey upon.

Variants and Related Words

• Tiger (noun): A large feline mammal with a striped coat; the shark is named for its similar pattern.
• Shark (noun): A general term for a cartilaginous fish; "tiger" specifies this particular species.

Synonyms

• Galeocerdo cuvier (noun): The scientific binomial name for the tiger shark.

Related Phrases

• To swim with tiger sharks: A phrase describing a specific, often adventurous, activity.
  • Her dream was to swim with tiger sharks in their natural habitat.

Noun

1. large dangerous warm-water shark with striped or spotted body