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Great White Shark

Carcharodon carcharias

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About

The great white shark is one of the most iconic and feared predators in the ocean. They have a streamlined body, powerful jaws, and rows of serrated teeth. Despite their reputation, attacks on humans are relatively rare. Great white sharks play an important role in marine ecosystems as apex predators.

Habitat

Coastal waters of all major oceans

Diet

Carnivorous - fish, seals, sea lions, and small whales

In Pop Culture

Jaws

movie

The 1975 film directed by Steven Spielberg features a great white shark as the main antagonist.

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Fun Facts

Great white sharks can grow up to 20 feet (6 meters) in length and weigh over 5,000 pounds (2,268 kg).
They have an exceptional sense of smell and can detect a single drop of blood in 25 gallons of water.
Great white sharks are capable of breaching completely out of the water when hunting prey.

Conservation

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