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title: "How long does a tiger shark last?"
description: "A tiger shark lasts 20–50 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/how-long/tiger-shark/
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# 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

*Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.*

| 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?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/tiger-shark/) — 200–900 kg
- [Tiger shark vs Great white shark](https://atoneplace.net/vs/great-white-shark-vs-tiger-shark/) — Side by side
- [Tiger shark vs Leopard seal](https://atoneplace.net/vs/leopard-seal-vs-tiger-shark/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How long does a tiger shark last?

A tiger shark lasts 20–50 yr.

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- [Tiger shark vs Leopard seal](https://atoneplace.net/vs/leopard-seal-vs-tiger-shark/)

## Sources

- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (https://www.noaa.gov/) [Public domain (US Government)]