How large do tiger sharks grow?

The average length of a tiger shark is 2.5 to 3.5 meters (8.2 to 11.5 feet). However, some tiger sharks have been known to reach lengths of over 4.5 meters (14.8 feet). The largest tiger shark on record was caught off the coast of Australia in 1957 and measured 5.5 meters (18 feet) in length.