Choose your destination.   '99 '00 '01 '02 '03 January   x x x x February x x x x x March x x x x x April x x x x x May x x x x X June x x x x   July x x x x   August x x x x   September x x x x   October x x x x   November x x x x   December x x x x   Smalltooth Sand Tiger Shark Scientifically: Odontaspis ferox. What To Look For: A large, bulky shark with a long, conical nose, large eyes and a conspicuous mouth. It has prominent teeth and a large front dorsal fin. The body is grey, sometimes with reddish blotches. This shark is found near the sea floor over continental slopes to depths of 420 m. This shark is also known as the Bumpytail Raggedtooth Shark. Size: Up to 3,6 m. Distribution: Circumglobal in warm temperate and tropical waters. Food: Bony fish, squid and bottom-living crabs. Breeding: Unknown, presumed similar to the Sand Tiger Shark. Danger To Humans: Rarely encountered and no records of aggression. Back To Top

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