The baby tiger shark at the Aquarium of the Pacific is the only one of its kind in the continental United States, reports Zoo and Aquarium News.
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They are often feared as the second-most dangerous shark in the ocean. The tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) is a species that can grow up to 14 feet and weigh over 1,400 pounds. Few aquariums have had tiger sharks, and today only two other aquariums in the U.S. are home to these awesome predators. A 5-foot baby tiger shark is now on exhibit for the first time at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California--making it the only tiger shark currently on exhibit on the nation's mainland. Aquarium shark experts aim to learn more about this little known species and hope to inspire the public to want to protect these incredible animals.
