- For the mirror universe counterpart, see Tiburon (planet) (mirror).
Tiburon is a planet that is the homeworld of the Tiburons. By the 24th century, Tiburon was a Federation member world. (ST novel: Articles of the Federation; TOS episode: "The Way to Eden")
In 2285, some civil unrest erupted over the exploitation of a recent dilithium discovery. A Tellarite mining corporation caused several of the local politicians to disappear, only to be replaced with those friendly to offworld trade with this corporation. Federation officials had been unsuccessful in prosecuting those involved as of late 2286. (FASA RPG module: Star Trek IV Sourcebook Update)
During the Dominion War Tiburon was attacked by Jem'Hadar vessels. Elias Vaughn was there and witnessed the brilliant explosions as the ships exploded. (DS9 novel: Avatar, Book One)
Several Suliban and Vanoben settled on the planet. The Tiburon did not mix themselves with the settlers. (TTN novel: The Red King)
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Background
In Star Trek: Legacy, the Tiburon map is one of the options for skirmish play with the computer or multiple players.