Living BeingsCompare species
Tiger
Panthera tigris
Great hammerhead shark
Sphyrna mokarran
Evidence from the profiles
Compare their characteristics
| Trait | Tiger | Great hammerhead shark |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition | Carnivorous Source ↗ | Carnivorous Source ↗ |
| Social organization | Generally solitary Source ↗ | Data unavailable |
| Physical traits | Dark stripes break up the tiger’s outline. Stripe patterns vary from one individual to another. | The flattened head is called a cephalofoil. A tall first dorsal fin is another useful identification feature. |
| Habitat and range | Tigers live in varied habitats, including tropical forests, mangrove swamps and temperate forest. | It occurs in warm coastal and offshore waters. |
| Diet and nutrition | Tigers mainly hunt large mammals, including deer and wild pigs. | The great hammerhead eats fish and invertebrates. Rays are a documented part of its diet. |
| Behavior and activity | A tiger usually hunts by stalking its prey and attacking at close range. | Data unavailable |
Classification
Shared ancestry
Closest shared taxon: Gnathostomata.