Tigerhai erklärt | Ist er die „Mülltonne des Ozeans"? Seine geheime Superpower

▶︎ Tiger Shark Explained ▶︎ Why is the tiger shark considered the "garbage can of the ocean"? ▶︎ Ocean Collective: Your team for marine conservation, shark research, and real expeditions. One of the most fascinating sharks in the world is the tiger shark. Together, we'll explore why tiger sharks have their special name, how their extraordinary sense of smell works, and why, as opportunistic hunters, they can use almost any prey. We'll also debunk the myth of the "garbage can of the ocean" and show why tiger sharks are by no means indiscriminate scavengers, but rather play a crucial role as apex predators in healthy marine ecosystems. You'll learn how tiger sharks hunt, why they can find whale carcasses over great distances, and why their so-called superpowers are indispensable for the entire ecosystem. Together with shark researcher Jan Bierwirth, we'll also discuss why tiger sharks are threatened. Overfishing, fishing pressure, and especially longline fishing are decimating their populations worldwide. At the same time, we explain why marine conservation, species protection, and organizations like Shark Project and the German Marine Conservation Foundation are crucial for the preservation of these fascinating animals. Our goal is to inspire people about sharks, dispel prejudices, and communicate scientifically sound knowledge about marine conservation in an understandable way. How did you like this episode? Did you previously think of the tiger shark more as a dangerous shark or as an important part of the ecosystem? Let us know in the comments! Want to support shark conservation? More from SharkProject: ▶︎ Website: https://www.sharkproject.org/spenden-... More from Jan Bierwirth: ▶︎ Instagram:   / jan.bwth   ▶︎ Website: https://www.sharkproject.org/team/jan... More from Ocean Collective: ▶︎ Instagram:   / oceancollective   ▶︎ LinkedIn:   / ocean-collective-gmbh   ▶︎ Online Seminars: https://ocean-collective.de/seminare/ ▶︎ Website: https://www.oceancollective.de