What do tiger sharks eat?

Tiger sharks are opportunistic feeders, meaning they'll eat pretty much anything they can catch and fit in their mouths. Their diet includes:

Fish:

* Bony fish (including tuna, jacks, and groupers)

* Sharks (including smaller tiger sharks)

* Rays

Sea Turtles:

* Hawksbill

* Leatherback

* Green sea turtles

Other:

* Birds

* Sea snakes

* Crustaceans (crabs, lobsters)

* Mollusks (squid, octopus)

* Marine mammals (dolphins, seals)

* Carrion (dead animals)

Interesting facts about their diet:

* Known as "garbage disposals": They'll eat almost anything, even garbage or trash, which has earned them the nickname "garbage disposals."

* They are the only shark species that can ingest a sea turtle: This is due to their strong jaws and teeth, which are adapted for crushing hard shells.

* They are apex predators: Their varied and opportunistic diet makes them apex predators in their ecosystems.

* Their diet can vary geographically: Tiger sharks in different regions will eat different types of prey depending on what is available in their environment.