A juvenile sand tiger shark (individual number: No.2023), which was born on May 5, 7 (Sunday), died on June 10, 2023 (Tuesday).

Juvenile sand tiger sharks (individual number: No. 10) were unable to adjust their buoyancy immediately after birth, causing them to sink to the bottom of the tank and disturbed swimming. I've been taking care of it by the keeper.On the 11th day after birth, he began to eat food and gradually stabilized. I found an individual submerged in the water and confirmed its death.

It is the second time at the museum and the second time in Japan since the juvenile sand tiger shark was born on May 2023, 5 in the "Shark Sea 7" tank, and on June 2021, 6. breeding success.In addition, the successful breeding of the same parent individual twice is a remarkable achievement for the first time in Japan.

飼育日数は2023年5月7日から2023年6月6日までの31日間で、誕生時の体長は92.8㎝、体重は5.1㎏で、死亡時の体長は95.7㎝、体重は5.0ｋｇでした。詳しい死亡原因を検証し、今後の繁殖そして飼育展示へ役立てていきたいと思います。

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who has supported us so far.

At Aqua World Ibaraki Prefecture Oarai Aquarium, we will continue to work on breeding gray sharks and sharks, and will continue to take on the challenge of conveying the appeal of sharks and other creatures to as many people as possible.

About sand tiger larvae　

Born on Sunday, May 2023, 5
Individual number: No.10
Gender: Female
Length at birth: 92.8 cm and weight: 5.1 kg
Body length at death: 95.7 cm and weight: 5.0 kg

Sand tiger shark

Scientific name:Carcharias taurus
English name: Sand tiger shark
Body length: 3.2m
Habitat: Widely distributed in temperate to tropical regions of India, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, and Mediterranean Sea.