Extraordinary growth in tiger sharks Galeocerdo cuvier from the South Atlantic Ocean.

Authors :: Afonso, A. S.
Hazin, F. H. V.
Barreto, R. R.
Santana, F. M.
Lessa, R. P.
Source :: Journal of Fish Biology; Nov2012, Vol. 81 Issue 6, p2080-2085, 6p
Publication Year :: 2012
Abstract: Two tagged-and-recaptured tiger sharks Galeocerdo cuvier, measuring 172 and 304 cm total length ( L<subscript>T</subscript>) and at age 0·75 and 3·50 years, exhibited unmatched growth rates of 118·4 and 55·5 cm year<superscript>−1</superscript>, respectively. The larger fish was nearly mature, indicating that G. cuvier off Brazil could mature considerably earlier than conspecifics from other regions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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