Tiger Sharks

Tiger sharks are a type of migratory shark that often lives in the temperate and tropical waters surrounding the islands in the center of the Pacific Ocean. These sharks were given their names because of the dark, vertical stripes that span the length of their bodies. Yet as they get older, the stripes begin to vanish.

Tiger sharks are said to have a varied diet and are at the top of the marine food chain. As nocturnal predators, these sharks travel inland at night to hunt and eat. Based on their ability to hunt, sharks of all ages have various diets. Small fish, jellyfish, and mollusks make up the bulk of the diet of young sharks. The adults, on the other hand, eat a variety of fish species, sea snakes, seabirds, common, bottlenose, spotted dolphins, sea lions, and other marine mammals like seals and turtles.

They particularly target the leatherback, loggerhead, and green sea turtle species. Despite having some rather robust body armor, tiger sharks' sharp teeth may easily cut through sea turtles' hard carapaces. The shark methodically circled its victim before moving in for the kill, repeatedly biting the turtle before latching onto its grab and plunging into the depths. When preying on turtles, predators typically wait for their shelled prey to reach the surface for air before slicing apart the strong carapaces with their razor-sharp, recurved teeth that resemble "can openers."

But these reptiles don't always make for easy pickings. Turtles have been recorded showing off some nifty defense tactics when under attack.