Sand Tiger Shark
Carcharias taurus
Sighting evidence at U-352, North Carolina
Photo: Luis P. B. · CC BY-NC
Sand tiger sharks congregate around U-352 in unusually high numbers year-round, an aggregation that has made this wreck famous among wreck divers. They hover nearly motionless midwater using neutral buoyancy, swallowing air at the surface to adjust their swim bladder — a rare behaviour among sharks. Although intimidating in appearance with their rows of exposed teeth, they are generally docile and will circle divers closely at this site.
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.