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Great White Shark
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Great White Shark

Carcharodon carcharias

A large predatory shark found in coastal and offshore temperate waters.

Category Fish
Habitat Ocean
Diet Carnivore
Lifespan 40–70 years
Size Length 4–6 m; weight 680–1,900 kg or more
Scientific Name Carcharodon carcharias

About Great White Shark

A large predatory shark found in coastal and offshore temperate waters.

Fun Fact

Great white sharks can sense tiny electrical fields produced by prey.

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South Africa coast , South Africa California coast, USA , South Africa