How long does a tiger shark last?
Typical lifespan
20–50 yr
A large, indiscriminate feeder second only to the great white in recorded attacks on people.
How that compares
Tiger shark against things of a similar time.
Tiger shark 20–50 yr
Horse 25–35 yr
Polar bear 20–32 yr
Giraffe 20–28 yr
Grizzly bear 20–35 yr
Bathtub 15–50 yr
Elevator 20–40 yr
Tractor 15–50 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.037 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1.1 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about a tiger shark
- How much does a tiger shark weigh? 200–900 kg
- Tiger shark vs Great white shark Side by side
- Tiger shark vs Leopard seal Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a tiger shark last?
- A tiger shark lasts 20–50 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a tiger shark weigh? 200–900 kg
- How long does a lion last? 10–20 yr
- How long does a tiger last? 8–26 yr
- How long does a blue whale last? 70–90 yr
- How long does a great white shark last? 50–73 yr
- How long does a cheetah last? 8–17 yr
- How long does a polar bear last? 20–32 yr
- How long does a grizzly bear last? 20–35 yr
- How long does a gray wolf last? 6–16 yr
- How long does a orca last? 30–90 yr
- How long does a saltwater crocodile last? 65–100 yr
- Tiger shark vs Great white shark Side by side
- Tiger shark vs Leopard seal Side by side
Sources
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))