The lifespan of Tiger Sharks in the wild is believed to be 27 years in average, although some may live up to 50 years of age. Like with other species, tiger sharks in captivity do not live as lengthy as in wildlife reaching only 17 to 20 years.
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a finger-shaped pouch that projects from your colon on the lower right side of your abdomen. The appendix doesn't seem to have a specific purpose. Appendicitis causes pain in your lower right abdomen.
The wall of the appendix also contains cells which help fight infections (rather like the cells in your tonsils), and muscles which push the fluid out into the large bowel. The fluid cannot go the other way and get out into the abdomen because the other end of the appendix is closed. In some animals the appendix is large and some of the animal's food is broken down (digested) inside the appendix. In humans the appendix does not help with digestion. This means that if your appendix needs to be removed there is no problem with digesting your food. What is appendicitis?