Tiger Shark

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:fish
gptkbp:adaptation Camouflage and ambush hunting
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in small groups
Solitary or in small groups
curious towards divers
gptkbp:body_style streamlined
Robust and streamlined
gptkbp:breeding_season Spring to summer
shallow coastal areas
gptkbp:catch_rate varies by region
gptkbp:color grayish-green
Countershading
camouflaged against the ocean floor
Gray with vertical stripes
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Tiger_Shark
gptkbp:conservation_efforts marine protected areas
Monitoring populations
Various NG Os involved
gptkbp:conservation_status Near Threatened
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in folklore
Featured in folklore and media
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
carnivorous
nan
gptkbp:distribution Worldwide
gptkbp:ecological_role Top predator
top predator in marine ecosystems
gptkbp:ecosystem often displayed in aquariums
gptkbp:environmental_impact Affected by ocean temperature changes
gptkbp:exhibition curiosity towards divers
gptkbp:family gptkb:Carcharhinidae
gptkbp:famous_person None known
gptkbp:fauna that eats fish and marine mammals
gptkbp:fins large dorsal fin
used in shark fin soup
nan
gptkbp:fishing_regulations varies by country
Overfishing concerns
Longlining and gillnetting
Protected in some areas
population decline in some areas
longlining
gillnetting
gptkbp:focuses_on marine conservation campaigns
gptkbp:fossil_record Ancient relatives exist
gptkbp:growth_rate 14 feet long
gptkbp:habitat warm ocean waters
tropical and subtropical waters
Tropical and subtropical waters
Up to 1,200 feet
gptkbp:has_appearance nan
gptkbp:has_friend 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
gptkbp:hunting_technique ambush predator
nan
gptkbp:interacts_with can be dangerous
Encounters with divers
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in behavioral patterns
gptkbp:is_essential_for marine ecosystems
gptkbp:is_featured_in aquariums worldwide
documentaries about marine life
Shark Week programs
gptkbp:is_found_in coastal waters
tropical and subtropical waters
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:Galeocerdo_cuvier
a complex social structure
adapt to different environments
a high tolerance for salt
its distinctive stripes
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with the garbage can of the sea
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as popular media
shorelines
shallow waters.
other shark species
gptkbp:is_often_used_in its meat and fins
gptkbp:is_part_of family Carcharhinidae
marine food chain
gptkbp:is_popular_in marine biology research
gptkbp:is_studied_in its ecological role
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to nan
gptkbp:issues Aggressive towards humans
gptkbp:known_for Aggressive behavior
eating a wide variety of prey
gptkbp:length 10 to 14 feet
gptkbp:lifespan 20 to 30 years
up to 20 years
12 years in the wild
complex with multiple stages
gptkbp:lives_in coral reefs and lagoons
gptkbp:migration seasonally
Seasonal migrations
seasonal movements
gptkbp:mouth Sharp and serrated
nan
sharp and serrated
gptkbp:mythology Associated with strength and ferocity
gptkbp:notable_appearance documented in marine documentaries
gptkbp:notable_species tourism in coastal areas
gptkbp:predators gptkb:bird
gptkb:Person
gptkb:fish
gptkb:mythological_figure
sea turtles
larger sharks
nan
gptkbp:public_perception often feared due to size and behavior
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:great_white_shark
gptkb:hammerhead_shark
gptkb:fish
bull shark
can compete with other large predators
gptkbp:reproduction Ovoviviparous
ovoviviparous
gptkbp:research tagging and tracking studies
Genetic studies ongoing
gptkbp:research_focus Studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:research_interest studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Galeocerdo_cuvier
gptkbp:senses excellent sense of smell
Excellent vision and smell
gptkbp:size Large
gptkbp:social_structure not highly social
gptkbp:species oceanic food webs
nan
Limited research
gptkbp:speed up to 20 mph
Up to 20 mph
gptkbp:subject conservation efforts
ecological studies
fishing regulations
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships gptkb:Remora_fish
gptkbp:tail_type powerful and crescent-shaped
gptkbp:threats overfishing
gptkbp:tourist_attraction shark diving experiences
Shark diving attractions
gptkbp:traded_on Common in public aquariums
gptkbp:vocalization Silent
gptkbp:young Pups
called pups