Shark Puke Study Reveals Tiger Shark’s Unlikely Diet

Photo: Albert Kok (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Tiger sharks have long had a reputation for being opportunistic feeders that aren’t picky about what they end up eating. Everything from sea turtles to tarpon to license plates seems to be on the menu for this predator.

A new study found a surprising favorite snack for tigers — birds. Not just any birds like shoreline dwelling birds like gulls and pelicans but common backyard birds like sparrows, woodpeckers, and doves.

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