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There have been some reports of occasional sightings of smaller shark species like dogfish; however, they pose no threat to humans as they primarily feed on smaller marine animals.

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Generally, males vary in total length from 220 to 310cm (87 to 122in) and weigh between 90 and 300kg (200 and 660lb) with skull length ranging from 295 to 383mm (11.6 to 15.1in). [59] [60] [61] The largest tiger on record reportedly weighed 423kg (933lb). [62] [63] Females vary in total length from 190 to 275cm (75 to 108in), weigh 65 to 167kg (143 to 368lb) with skull length ranging from 265 to 318mm (10.4 to 12.5in). [64] In either sex, the tail represents about 0.6 to 1.1m (2ft 0in to 3ft 7in) of the total length. The Bengal and Siberian tigers are the largest, while the Sumatran tiger is smaller and less heavy, rarely exceeding 142kg (313lb) in weight. [23] [26] Colour variations White tigers in Haifa Zoo India is home to the world's largest population of wild tigers. [133] A 2014 census estimated a population of 2,226, a 30% increase since 2011. [140] On International Tiger Day 2019, the 'Tiger Estimation Report 2018' was released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The report estimates a population of 2967 tigers in India with 25% increase since 2014. Modi said "India is one of the safest habitats for tigers as it has achieved the target of doubling the tiger population from 1411 in 2011 to 2967 in 2019". [141] As of 2022, India accounts for 75 percent of global tiger population. [142] The Tiger Census of 2023 reports tiger population in India at 3167. [143]

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