Vulnerable
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.
Where Great White Shark Lives
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South Africa coast
, South Africa
California coast, USA
, South Africa