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The "ocean's
garbage can" eats
anything and everything, from golf carts to sperm whales—and
people! The latest entry in the
incredibly popular Deadly & Dangerous series features the
lethal
Tiger Shark in full color on this frosted
cameo
proof silver dollar! Don't miss out, make this apex marine predator
yours today!
If you've
followed the Deadly
and Dangerous Series
since
its inception, you already know our advice: never wait to place
your order! These
killer animals can sell out quickly and skyrocket in
price! The latest release in this sought-after series is Australia's
Tiger Shark, the second largest (and second deadliest) carnivorous
shark on the planet. With
a mintage limit of just 2,500, we recommend quick action!
The Great White may get the headlines, largely due to the movie Jawsand
its namesake novel by Peter Benchley, but the Tiger Shark is no slouch.
It’s a lean, mean killing machine that will eat
almost anything (and we mean anything—including golf carts,
hub
caps and horses!). This fearsome beast gets its name from the
distinctive vertical stripes that cover the sides of its body, mostly
when the shark is young. Large tiger sharks can measure more than 18
feet in
length and easily exceed a ton and a half in weight, so it’s
no
surprise that
they’re the second largest predatory shark, behind only the
Great
White.
The Tiger Shark has a huge mouth full of serrated teeth with dramatic
notch tips that point sideways, and a jaw that can open extra wide.
Equipped thusly, it grasps onto struggling victims and shears through
flesh and bone easily, making it able and willing to go after prey of
any size—up to and including the Sperm Whale, largest of all
the
toothed whales!
This one troy ounce pure silver coin presents several views of this
nautical nightmare in stunning, vibrantly
hued colors, its namesake stripes on full display. Each coin is
displayed inside an elegant, luxury
presentation case made of highly polished,
solid wood and protected by a full-color outer box. An
individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included.
The Deadly Tiger Shark
The tiger shark is a large apex predator. It gets its name from the
dark stripes running down its body, which resemble a tiger's pattern,
but which fade as the shark matures. The tiger shark is a solitary,
mostly nocturnal hunter. It is notable for having the widest food
spectrum of all sharks, with a range of prey that includes crustaceans,
fish, seals, birds, squid, turtles, sea snakes, dolphins, as well as
other, smaller sharks.
It also has a reputation as a "garbage eater”, consuming a
variety of inedible, man-made objects that then linger in its stomach.
It is considered a threatened species because of finning and fishing by
humans. The tiger shark is second only to the great white in recorded
fatal attacks on humans, but these events are rare. It is often
colloquially called the “man-eater shark” because
of its
extremely aggressive ways.
A Deadly
Man-Eater
Among predatory sharks, the tiger shark ranks in size behind only the
great white shark. It is dimorphic, with females being the larger
gender. One pregnant female caught off Australia measured more than 18
feet (5.5 m) long and weighed 3,360 lb
(1,524 kg)—that’s more than 1-1/2 tons!
Tiger sharks account for a large share of fatal shark bite incidents,
second to only the Great White. Accordingly, the tiger shark is
rightfully regarded as one of the most dangerous shark species. They
often visit shallow reefs, harbors, and canals, creating the potential
for encounter with humans. The tiger shark also dwells in river mouths
and other runoff-rich water. While it ranks second on the list of
number of recorded shark attacks on humans, such attacks are relatively
few and seldom fatal.
Annually several shark attacks occur in Hawaii. One notable survivor of
such an attack is champion surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her left
arm at age 13 to a tiger shark in 2003. Here story was made into the
movie Soul Surfer.
They Eat Almost
Anything
Tiger shark teeth are unique with very sharp, pronounced serrations and
an unmistakable sideways-pointing tip. Such dentition was evolved to
slice through flesh, bone, and other tough substances such as turtle
shells. Like most sharks, tiger sharks continually replace rows of new
teeth throughout the shark's life. Relative to the shark's size, tiger
shark teeth are considerably shorter than those of a great white shark,
but they are nearly as broad as the root as the great white's teeth and
are arguably better suited to slicing through hard-surfaced prey.
The broad, heavily calcified jaws and nearly terminal mouth, combined
with robust, serrated teeth, enable the tiger shark to take on these
large prey. In addition, excellent eyesight and acute sense of smell
enable it to react to faint traces of blood and follow them to the
source. The ability to pick up low-frequency pressure waves enables the
shark to advance towards an animal with certainty, even in murky water.
The shark circles its prey and studies it by prodding it with its
snout. When attacking, the shark often eats its prey whole, although
larger prey are often eaten in gradual large bites and finished over
time.
Notably, numerous terrestrial mammals, including horses, goats, sheep,
dogs, cats, and brown rats, are fairly common in the stomach contents
of tiger sharks around the coasts of Hawaii. In one case, remains of
two flying foxes were found in the stomach of this shark. Because of
its aggressive and indiscriminate feeding style, it often mistakenly
eats inedible objects, such as automobile license plates, oil cans,
tires, and baseballs. Due to their habits of eating essentially
anything, the tiger shark is often referred to as the "garbage disposal
[or garbage can] of the sea".
All tiger sharks swim slowly which, combined with cryptic coloration,
make them difficult for prey to detect in some habitats. They are
especially well camouflaged against dark backgrounds. Despite their
sluggish appearance, tiger sharks are one of the strongest swimmers of
all the sharks. Once a tiger shark has approached its prey
sufficiently, a burst of speed allows it to dash to the intended prey
before it can escape.
Only One Known
Natural Enemy
Although tiger sharks are apex predators, they are sometimes preyed on
by pods of killer whales. The orca’s method of hunting a
tiger
shark is to drive it to the surface. A killer whale will then grab the
shark mid-body and hold it upside down to induce tonic immobility and
drown the shark. The killer whales bite off the shark's fins before
disemboweling and devouring it.
Technology Note
The Perth Mint of Australia employs its own proprietary colorization
technology, in which the color is actually sealed on the coin. The
vibrant hues and precise execution of the technology create a stunning,
full-color portrait on each coin.
Obverse
A full color, lifelike portrait of a large adult Tiger Shark, its jaws
wide open. Behind it swim two more tiger sharks. The vignette is framed
by a border of the Tiger Shark's razor sharp teeth, set in its
wide-open jaws. The
legend AUSTRALIA'S TIGER SHARK
defines the theme.
Reverse
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II,
in crowned profile facing right. This portrait, featuring Her Majesty
wearing a tiara and pearl earrings, was executed by the sculptor Ian
Rank Broadley. The legend ELIZABETH II, the date of issue and
denomination also appear, while the legend 1 OZ 9999 SILVER guarantees
the weight and purity. The special commemorative dates 1952-2022 mark
Elizabeth's accession to the throne and passing respectively.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated inside an elegant, luxury presentation case
made of highly polished, solid wood and protected by a full-color outer
box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included.
The image of the
back side of the certificate is a mint-supplied image intended for
general reference only. Serial
number on image is NOT indicative of the serial number you will receive!
Specifications
Country |
Tuvalu |
Mint |
Perth Mint of Australia |
Year
of Issue |
2023 |
|
|
Face
Value |
One
Dollar |
Weight |
31.135
g |
Diameter |
40.90
mm |
Mintage
Limit |
2,500 |
|
|
Finish |
Proof
with Color |
Composition |
.9999
Fine (Pure) Silver |
Edge |
Reeded
(milled, serrated) |
|
|
Artist |
Ian Rank Broadley (reverse) |
Certificate |
Individually Numbered |
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