Shark: Sandtiger Shark – Swaj
$90.00
Shark Adoption Kit Includes:
animal plush
personalized certificate
5×7 color photo of your animal
personality card on your animal
information packet
pewter pin
two complimentary passes to the aquarium
discount coupon for an animal encounter
Description
- Nickname: Swaj
- Scientific Name: Carcharias taurus
- Arrival Date: May 27, 2004
- Location: Atlantic Shark tank
- Gender: Male
- Distinguishing Characteristics: Swaj is the only sandtiger shark in the habitat. Sandtiger sharks are characterized by always having their mouth open, displaying the many rows of sharp, jagged teeth.
- Interesting Fact: When Swaj first arrived at Jenkinson’s Aquarium, he only weighed 18 lbs. and was only 46 inches! Now he’s about 6½ feet long and about 175 lbs. Swaj enjoys spending his time slowly swimming along the bottom of the exhibit. Swaj is “Jaws” spelled backwards.
