Tiger sharks are named for the distinctive, gray vertical stripes or spots covering the sides of their bodies.

Why do tiger sharks have stripes?

Tiger sharks are named that way because of their tiger-like, black stripes that cover the body of young animals. As animals become older, these stripes fade away, becoming almost invisible in adult animals. ... Tiger shark has excellent sense of smell which is used for detection of the prey.

How can you tell a tiger shark?

The tiger shark has large eyes and a short snout, with a large mouth accented by slots that run from its corners toward the rear of the fish. On its back the tiger shark has a large triangular dorsal fin with rounded corners and a small second dorsal fin that is far less pronounced.