Statements (146)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Shark
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| gptkbp:adaptations |
Camouflage and ambush hunting
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| gptkbp:aquarium_presence |
often displayed in aquariums
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| gptkbp:aquarium_trade |
Common in public aquariums
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| gptkbp:behavior |
solitary or in small groups
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| gptkbp:body_shape |
streamlined
Robust and streamlined |
| gptkbp:breeding_grounds |
shallow coastal areas
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| gptkbp:breeding_season |
Spring to summer
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| gptkbp:climate_impact |
Affected by ocean temperature changes
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| gptkbp:color |
grayish-green
Gray with vertical stripes |
| gptkbp:coloration |
Countershading
camouflaged against the ocean floor |
| gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:Tiger_Shark
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| gptkbp:common_prey |
gptkb:fish
gptkb:marine_mammals gptkb:birds sea turtles |
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
marine protected areas
Monitoring populations Various NGOs involved |
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
Near Threatened
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
featured in folklore
Featured in folklore and media |
| gptkbp:diet |
gptkb:carnivore
carnivorous |
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
Top predator
top predator in marine ecosystems |
| gptkbp:encounter_behavior |
curious towards divers
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| gptkbp:encounter_rate |
varies by region
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| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Carcharhinidae
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| gptkbp:famous_encounters |
documented in marine documentaries
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| gptkbp:famous_person |
None known
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| gptkbp:fin_shape |
large dorsal fin
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| gptkbp:fins |
used in shark fin soup
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| gptkbp:fish_species |
Limited research
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| gptkbp:fishing_impact |
Overfishing concerns
population decline in some areas |
| gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
varies by country
Longlining and gillnetting Protected in some areas longlining gillnetting |
| gptkbp:fossil_record |
Ancient relatives exist
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| gptkbp:geographic_distribution |
Worldwide
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| gptkbp:growth_rate |
14 feet long
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| gptkbp:habitat |
warm ocean waters
Tropical and subtropical waters |
| gptkbp:habitat_range |
tropical and subtropical waters
Up to 1,200 feet |
| gptkbp:has_a_broad,_flat_head |
nan
|
| gptkbp:has_a_focus_on |
marine conservation campaigns
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| gptkbp:has_a_large_dorsal_fin |
nan
|
| gptkbp:has_diet |
nan
|
| gptkbp:has_lore |
Associated with strength and ferocity
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| gptkbp:has_pet |
24 to 30 inches
about 2 feet at birth |
| gptkbp:has_skin |
rough and tough
Rough and sandpaper-like |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Tiger Shark
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| gptkbp:human_interaction |
can be dangerous
Encounters with divers |
| gptkbp:hunting_technique |
ambush predator
nan |
| gptkbp:interaction_with_other_species |
can compete with other large predators
|
| gptkbp:is_a_carnivore |
that eats fish and marine mammals
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| gptkbp:is_a_significant_species_for |
tourism in coastal areas
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| gptkbp:is_a_solitary_hunter |
nan
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| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
conservation efforts
ecological studies fishing regulations |
| gptkbp:is_a_top_predator |
nan
|
| gptkbp:is_a_viviparous_species |
nan
|
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
behavioral patterns
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| gptkbp:is_considered_dangerous_to_humans |
nan
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| gptkbp:is_essential_for |
marine ecosystems
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| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
aquariums worldwide
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| gptkbp:is_found_in |
coastal waters
tropical and subtropical waters |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
its distinctive stripes
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| gptkbp:is_known_for_its_strong_jaws |
nan
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| gptkbp:is_known_to |
a complex social structure
a high tolerance for salt |
| gptkbp:is_often_caught_for |
its meat and fins
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| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
popular media
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| gptkbp:is_often_described_as |
the garbage can of the sea
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| gptkbp:is_often_featured_in |
documentaries about marine life
Shark Week programs |
| gptkbp:is_often_seen_in |
shorelines
shallow waters. other shark species |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
family Carcharhinidae
marine food chain |
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
marine biology research
|
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
its ecological role
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| gptkbp:is_threatened_by |
overfishing
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| gptkbp:issues |
Aggressive towards humans
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| gptkbp:known_as |
gptkb:Galeocerdo_cuvier
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| gptkbp:known_for |
Aggressive behavior
eating a wide variety of prey |
| gptkbp:length |
10 to 14 feet
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| gptkbp:life_cycle |
complex with multiple stages
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
20 to 30 years
up to 20 years 12 years in the wild |
| gptkbp:lives_in |
coral reefs and lagoons
|
| gptkbp:migration |
seasonally
Seasonal migrations seasonal movements |
| gptkbp:mouth |
Sharp and serrated
sharp and serrated |
| gptkbp:notable_exhibitions |
curiosity towards divers
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| gptkbp:predators |
gptkb:humans
larger sharks |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
often feared due to size and behavior
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| gptkbp:related_species |
gptkb:great_white_shark
gptkb:hammerhead_shark gptkb:Shark bull shark |
| gptkbp:reproduction |
Ovoviviparous
ovoviviparous |
| gptkbp:research |
tagging and tracking studies
Genetic studies ongoing |
| gptkbp:research_importance |
Studied for ecological impact
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| gptkbp:research_interest |
studied for behavior and ecology
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| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Galeocerdo_cuvier
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| gptkbp:senses |
excellent sense of smell
Excellent vision and smell |
| gptkbp:size |
Large
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| gptkbp:social_behavior |
Solitary or in small groups
|
| gptkbp:social_structure |
not highly social
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| gptkbp:species |
oceanic food webs
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| gptkbp:speed |
up to 20 mph
Up to 20 mph |
| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
gptkb:Remora_fish
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| gptkbp:tail_shape |
powerful and crescent-shaped
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| gptkbp:threats |
overfishing
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| gptkbp:tourism_impact |
shark diving experiences
Shark diving attractions |
| gptkbp:vocalization |
Silent
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| gptkbp:was_known_for |
adapt to different environments
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| gptkbp:young |
Pups
called pups |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Shark
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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