Tiger sharks derive their name from the vertical stripes found mostly on the juveniles. The lines fade as they get older.  They are large and blunt-nosed. They can reach a length as long as 20 to 25 feet (6 – 7.5 meters) and weigh more than 1,900 pounds (900 kilograms)

Having a very sharp sense of sight and smell, and since they find almost anything edible, they make savvy scavengers. Their sharp and highly serrated teeth with mighty jaws allow them to crack the hard shells of clams and other shelled sea animals.

In some written facts about tiger sharks, Captured tiger sharks have revealed stomach contents of large and poisonous sea animals such as stingrays and sea snakes, and even inorganic objects such as license plates and vehicle tires!

Natural habitat of tiger sharks is tropical and sub-tropical waters across the world.

They are harvested in abundance for their fins, skin and flesh which are a delicacy in the far eastern countries. Their livers are used to produce vitamin oil since it is rich in Vitamin A. The repopulation rates are very slow therefore they are vulnerable in the fishing industry. They are considered an endangered species of fish.

Description

This fish are known for their serene nature and bright colors. This makes them a popular choice as aquarium pet. Male mollies have a thinner body and longer tailfin than their female counterparts.

Habitat

Mollies live amongst plants in a group of fish also known as a school. They breed rapidly therefore their numbers have to be limited in an artificial fish tank. They have many predators, including birds and reptiles, due to their small stature.

Diet

Mollies feed on both plants and animals, which makes them omnivorous fish. Their diet is comprised of invertebrates including small insects, bloodworms, algae and food particles.

Breeding

The fish give birth to live young, unlike many other tropical fish that lay eggs. They give birth only a few weeks after fertilization occurred and the number of offspring per birth can be as many as 100. Unfortunately, the molly is considered an endangered species of fish.