Habitat: Tropical and temperate waters; both near the shore and in open sea
Size: Usually 10-16 ft. (3-5 m)
Diet: Almost anything
Recorded unprovoked attacks: 83 (29 fatal)
In this special report, TIME explains the latest science of these deadly, yet fascinating creatures: How they hunt, where they roam, what breeds are the most dangerous and how to get out of their way
Tiger (Galeocerdo cuvier)