3.5M views · 19K reactions | Lunchtime for the sand tiger sharks! NCAFF aquarists feed animals in Cape Fear Shoals 3 times a week. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at Aquarist Mark feeding the two sand tiger sharks in Cape Fear Shoals. #NCAFFBehindTheScenes #NCAFFStaffRocks | NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher | Facebook

It’s feeding time for the sand tiger sharks! Like all sharks, they are carnivores and eat a diet of mainly fish and crustaceans. At the aquarium we feed our sand tiger sharks squid, capelin, and herring (shown in video). With a mouthful of sharp teeth and large size, sand tiger sharks may look ferocious but are relatively docile and aren’t considered aggressive to humans. They use their narrow, pointed teeth to bite and hold onto prey before swallowing it whole. | New York Aquarium

Biologist Jen is feeding this Sand Tiger Shark a nutritious meal as each animal gets their own special diet and attention. In the wild, Sand Tiger Sharks will sometimes team up with other Sand Tiger Sharks to surround schools of fish. Get your tickets in advance and save with this link: https://bit.ly/3lXvryZ | Newport Aquarium