* Coastal waters: They prefer shallow, warm waters close to shore, often near estuaries, mangroves, and seagrass beds.
* Continental shelves: They can also be found in deeper waters along the continental shelf, where they may hunt on the seafloor.
* Open ocean: While not as common, tiger sharks have been observed in open ocean environments as well.
They can tolerate a wide range of salinities and temperatures, which allows them to adapt to various environments. However, they generally prefer tropical and subtropical regions.