Sand Tiger Shark
Carcharias taurus
Sighting evidence at Caribsea, North Carolina
Photo: Luis P. B. · CC BY-NC
The Caribsea hosts one of the most accessible and reliable sand tiger shark aggregations on the US East Coast, with individuals found resting in the holds year-round rather than the seasonal visits seen at deeper sites. Scientists believe the relatively shallow, warm conditions of this wreck create ideal thermoregulation conditions for resting sharks. The site forms part of the essential migratory corridor for sand tigers travelling between Florida and the northeast United States.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Sand Tiger Shark is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.