The tiger shark (*Galeocerdo cuvier*) is a large, predatory shark known for its distinctive vertical stripes and broad diet, inhabiting tropical and subtropical waters worldwide. Renowned for their size and power, tiger sharks are targeted both by commercial and recreational fisheries for their meat, fins, skin, and liver oil. The top countries involved in tiger shark fishing include Taiwan, India, Brazil, and several Pacific island nations such as Papua New Guinea and Fiji. In these regions, tiger sharks are often caught as bycatch in longline and gillnet fisheries targeting other species, but they are also directly targeted due to the high value of their fins in the international shark fin trade. Overfishing and high demand have raised conservation concerns, leading to increased management efforts and international regulations in some areas to protect tiger shark populations.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 77 |
| 2 | Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 20 |
| 3 | United States of America | 11 |
| 4 | Colombia | 5 |
| 5 | Ecuador | 4 |
| 6 | Saint Lucia | 1 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.