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title: "How much does a tiger shark weigh?"
description: "A tiger shark weighs 200–900 kg (441–1,980 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
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# How much does a tiger shark weigh?

**Typical weight: 200–900 kg**

That is 441–1,980 lb.

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 mass.*

- Polar bear: 150–700 kg
- Manatee: 200–1,600 kg
- Golf cart: 300–700 kg
- Utility pole: 200–1,200 kg
- Tiger shark: 200–900 kg
- Leatherback sea turtle: 250–916 kg
- Pool table: 250–600 kg
- Church bell: 50–5,000 kg

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- [How long does a tiger shark last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/tiger-shark/) — 20–50 yr
- [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 much does a tiger shark weigh?

A tiger shark weighs 200–900 kg (441–1,980 lb).

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## Sources

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