Jul 16, 2021
*Cue the Jaws music*
This Laysan albatross, or mōlī, in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is in for a surprise. Tiger sharks like this one are voracious predators, much like their terrestrial namesake, and are known to take a bite out of just about anything that catches their attention.
Though they can be frightening, sharks like the tiger shark are incredibly important animals in ocean environments. Sharks help remove dead or decaying debris from the ocean and thereby help keep our ocean clean, while also helping to keep ecosystems in balance. (Photo: Ilana Nimz/NOAA. Image description: A tiger shark at the surface about to bite on an unsuspecting Laysan albatross.)
