Tiger shark

Galeocerdo cuvier (Péron & Lesueur, 1822)

IUCN Red List: Near Threatened

Tiger shark is a fish species recorded in South African waters. Its current IUCN Red List conservation status is Near Threatened, with a population trend reported as Decreasing. This profile is part of EcoAquatic's open conservation dataset for South African aquatic species.

Scientific nameGaleocerdo cuvier
Common nameTiger shark
IUCN statusNearThreatened (Near Threatened)
Population trendDecreasing
ClassElasmobranchii
OrderCarcharhiniformes
FamilyCarcharhinidae
GenusGaleocerdo
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