The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is a large shark found in all the major oceans. They are most known for their great size. They can live to be 70 years old making them some of the longest living fish.
Stats
- Population: Unknown
- Life Span: 36-50 Years
- Top Speed: 16 MPH
- Weight: 7106 Pounds
- Length 213-283.5 Inches
Geographical Distribution
Continents:
- Europe
- North America
- Asia
- South America
- Africa
- Oceania
Biomes:
- Marine
- Coastal
- Oceanic pelagic zone
- Brackish water
Diet (Carnivorous)
- Tuna
- Rays
- Other sharks
- Dolphins
- Popoises
- Whales
- Seals
- Fur seals
- Sea lions
- Sea turtles
- Sea otters
- Seabirds
- Cetaceans
Fun Facts
Fact #1
Recent studies have suggested that males can live 70 years much longer than previous estimates.
Fact #2
Great white sharks are regionally endothermic meaning their swimming muscles can be warmer than surrounding water.
Fact #3
Newborns are big around 8.85 feet.
Fact #4
One female shark that was tagged traveled 6,835 miles from South Africa to Australia and back.