#sandtigershark

[noaasanctuaries]

Look at that smile 😁 Do you know which of these three statements about sand tiger sharks isn't true?

1. These large sharks may be toothy, but they’re actually quite docile.

2. Sand tiger sharks are unique among sharks in that they often come to the ocean surface to gulp air.

3. Sand tiger sharks are commonly found near coral reefs and in the open ocean.

Let us know your answer to this #TwoTruthsTuesday puzzle in the comments and learn more about the images used for the #NationalMarineSanctuariesStamps by visiting

Introducing National Marine Sanctuaries Forever® Stamps

The US Postal Service and NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries are excited to announce the release of the National Marine Sanctuarie

[raymondoart]

Mermay 9 - Tiger Shark Fist!! 😅 This was a last minute idea. You ever read those kung-fu comics, when the hero unleashes their skill, some symbolic animal and sfx appear according to the skill name. I mean I should've used reference for that effect but for now I like the idea Raeyr is a badass sand tiger shark. Anyways I'm so sleepy rn 😅 cheers #mermay #mermay2018 #traditionalart #traditionalink #ink #tigershark #sandtigershark #raeyr #muscle #maleanatomy #kungfu #abs

[benlowy]

Coney Island, NYC | June 15, 2018 Three’s company of sand tiger sharks at the @nyaquarium brand new shark exhibit. Before I left for Micronesia, I had a chance to shoot #onassignment for @nymag inside the brand new just opened to the public, shark exhibit featuring close to 16 different sharks that we can find in the underwater Hudson Canyon right off our coast. #sharks #sandtigershark #nyaquarium #ilovemyjob (at New York Aquarium)

[typusdata]

Sandbar sharks are seriously cool! These guys are mackerel sharks. Mackerel sharks are a family of sharks that contains some of the most popular sharks - like great whites and the very extinct Megalodon. Sand tiger sharks are nocturnal, and spend the daytime resting, often in caves. A cave-dwelling relative of great whites? It’s no wonder these guys are so popular in aquariums. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #sandtigershark #mackerelshark #shark #sharks #sandtiger #sharkeducation #sharkconservation #dontfearthefin #replacefearwithfacts #seaworld #seaworldsandiego #parktoplanet (at Sea World San Diego)

[noaasanctuaries]

Monitor National Marine Sanctuary is home to the sand tiger shark. Our #WorldWildlifeWeek two truths and a lie game continues- can you guess which of these three statements is not true?

Sand tiger sharks are only found in shallow depths (less than 100 feet).

Sand tiger sharks are migratory within their region.

Sand tiger sharks can be found in warm and temperate seas around the globe.

[benlowy]

Coney Island, NYC | June 15, 2018 A super chill male sand tiger shark swims before me in a massive @nyaquarium tank. Before I left for Micronesia, I had a chance to shoot #onassignment for @nymag inside the brand new not-yet-opened to the public shark exhibit featuring close to 16 different sharks that we can find in the underwater Hudson Canyon right off our coast. All the larger sharks in the main tank are males - part of a captive breeding program. #sharks #sandtigershark #nyaquarium #ilovemyjob

[benlowy]

Coney Island, NYC | June 15, 2018 Opening this weekend! Two reef sharks swim around inside a massive @nyaquarium shark exhibit. Before I left for Micronesia, I had a chance to shoot #onassignment for @nymag inside the brand new, not-yet-opened to the public, shark exhibit featuring close to 16 different sharks that we can find in the underwater Hudson Canyon right off our coast. All the larger sharks in the main tank are males - part of a captive breeding program. #sharks #sandtigershark #nyaquarium #ilovemyjob

[benlowy]

Coney Island, NYC | June 15, 2018 A sand tiger shark swims out of the darkness in a massive @nyaquarium tank. Before I left for Micronesia, I had a chance to shoot #onassignment for @nymag inside the brand new not-yet-opened to the public, shark exhibit featuring close to 16 different sharks that we can find in the underwater Hudson Canyon right off our coast. All the larger sharks in the main tank are males - part of a captive breeding program. #sharks #sandtigershark #nyaquarium #ilovemyjob