Shere Khan the Tiger — The Jungle Book Character Profile

About Shere Khan the Tiger

A ruthless and cunning Bengal tiger who despises humans and relentlessly hunts Mowgli to eliminate him.

Shere Khan the Tiger — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Other

Abilities

Predatory hunting, Intimidation, Claws and fangs, Stealth, Territorial dominance

• Strength: 9/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 5/10
• Morality: 2/10
• Influence: 8/10

Quick Facts about Shere Khan the Tiger

Eye Color

Yellow

Character Facts

Played by

George Sanders

Appears in

The Jungle Book (1967)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (1)

• Shere Khan the Tiger — conflict — Mowgli the Man Cub (Bruce Reitherman)

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• Mowgli the Man Cub (Bruce Reitherman)
• Baloo the Bear (Phil Harris)
• Bagheera the Panther (Sebastian Cabot)
• Akela (voice) (John Abbott)
• Kaa the Snake (Sterling Holloway)
• Bandar-Log (voice) (uncredited) (Bill Skiles)
• Bandar-Log (voice) (uncredited) (Pete Henderson)
• Flunky Monkey (voice) (uncredited) (Leo De Lyon)
• Shere Khan (singing) / Elephant Soldier (voice) (uncredited) (Bill Lee)
• Ziggy (voice) (uncredited) (Digby Wolfe)
• Gloomy Elephant (voice) (uncredited) (Ralph Wright)
• The Girl (voice) (Darleen Carr)