Sand Tiger Shark - Georgia Aquarium
The sand tiger shark is the only shark species that swim to the surface and swallows air in order to regulate its buoyancy. This enables it to remain motionless at any depth while seeking prey. It is listed as “Critically Endangered” on the IUCN Red List. It is not listed under CITES. The population is likely declining at a rate of 30 percent or more every ten years. Sand tiger sharks are a prohibited species for recreational and commercial fishermen in NOAA’s Highly Migratory Species Compliance Guide. Its current threats include accidental mortality due to by-catch.
Sand Tiger Shark - Georgia Aquarium
The sand tiger shark is the only shark species that swim to the surface and swallows air in order to regulate its buoyancy. This enables it to remain motionless at any depth while seeking prey. It is listed as “Critically Endangered” on the IUCN Red List. It is not listed under CITES. The population is likely declining at a rate of 30 percent or more every ten years. Sand tiger sharks are a prohibited species for recreational and commercial fishermen in NOAA’s Highly Migratory Species Compliance Guide. Its current threats include accidental mortality due to by-catch.