Sand Tiger Shark
Carcharias taurus
Sighting evidence at USS Tarpon, North Carolina
Photo: Luis P. B. · CC BY-NC
Sand tiger sharks visit USS Tarpon primarily from late spring through autumn, sometimes resting in the open water just above the wreck in classic aggregation behaviour. This site forms part of a broader network of North Carolina wrecks that function as critical habitat for sand tigers during their southward migration. Juveniles and sub-adults predominate in summer, while larger individuals appear more frequently in autumn.
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.