Scientific name: Pterois volitans / Pterois miles
Size: Up to 5.9 inches
Color: Very dark brown
Distinguishing feature: Very dark with important pectoral fins
Where did we see it: Mexico, Raja Ampat, Egypt
Scientific name: Pterois volitans / Pterois miles
Size: Up to 5.9 inches
Color: Very dark brown
Distinguishing feature: Very dark with important pectoral fins
Where did we see it: Mexico, Raja Ampat, Egypt
The juvenile has a very dark color drawing towards the black and very long pectoral spines.
The tiger shark has slender marks similars to the lines of tigers, hence its name.
When it is juvenile, these marks are round and not vertical. They change when it grows.
Some sharks can stay motionless on the sand (white tips reef sharks, nurse sharks, etc.).
These sharks don't have to swim to bring oxygen to their gills like other sharks (grey, hammerheads tc.)
The kakihona sushi (sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves) are really the best!
To eat them, you have to go to Nara!
