Galeocerdo cuvier

Galeocerdo cuvier (Péron and Lesueur in Lesueur, 1822) is a species of chondrichthyes belonging to the family Carcharhinidae (order Carcharhiniformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the tiger shark.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Galeocerdo cuvier (Péron and Lesueur in Lesueur, 1822) places this species within the chondrichthyes lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Carcharhiniformes, Galeocerdo cuvier exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a chondrichthyes fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Carcharhinidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Carcharhinidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.