Tiger shark weighing 300 pounds washes up on Florida beach

Florida Atlantic University shark researchers are performing a necropsy on a large tiger shark that washed ashore on Juno Beach.

The shark, which is estimated to be 300 pounds and about 6 feet long, had no outward signs of injury, said Carol Lyn Parrish, a spokeswoman for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Parrish said the shark has a tag, but it’s unclear what group was tracking it.

“Those have been removed and we’ll find out if it’s us, NOAA or one of these other private entities,” Parrish said. “Right now, they are collecting biological data from the shark to determine it’s cause of death.”

Parrish said it’s unclear who will remove the shark or whether the university might want to take the carcass for research.

“We don’t think the cause of death will be determined for some time, but we will share that information when it becomes available,” Parrish said.The

The shark was found Tuesday by curious dogs and beachgoers who snapped photos of the unusual sight.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said it is not investigating the situation at this time.

“It’s not uncommon for sharks to wash ashore,” said Carol Lyn Parrish, a spokeswoman for FWC. “Typically, as far as removal, it’s up to the city or local municipality to remove the carcass.”