There are as many as 25000 different types of fish in the different water sources all around the world. These fascinating creatures are found in almost every water source and environment. E.g.: Even in Antarctic a fish type called icefish is found and this fish survives in the water that is below freezing point.
Distribution They are found world wide in warm seas (tropical and subtropical). Speed Tiger Sharks swim at a speed of 2.4 mph. They also swim in fast burst, but can only sustain these high speeds for a couple of seconds. Nicknames They are considered the garbage can of the sea.s the Tiger Shark a deadly killer or a unfortunate victim of yellow journalism? One of the largest sharks in the world adults commonly reach lengths of 3.3-4.3 m and weigh between 385-635 kg. Length at birth varies from 51-76cm.
How Fast can Sharks Swim? Whale sharks are slow swimmers and their top speed is no more than 5 miles (8 kilometers per hour) probably due to the fact that whale shark is the biggest fish in the world. It reaches a length of 40 ft (12 m) and weighs up to 13 tons (12 metric tons). Great white sharks are one of the fast movers in water. They are able to reach speeds of 25 miles per hour (40 km/h). They swim just below the waterâs surface. The white sharkâs body is built for the speed and its swift-moving ability makes it even more lethal killing machine.