Great White Shark
ExploreFish
Great White Shark
Carcharias carcharias
The Great White Shark is a large and powerful fish known for its size and strength. They are often seen in the ocean!
Habitat: Open ocean
Appearance
The Great White Shark has a powerful, torpedo-shaped body with a dark grey top and a stark white belly, offering perfect camouflage. Its large, triangular dorsal fin and crescent-shaped tail make it instantly recognizable from other sharks.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassElasmobranchiiOrderLamniformesFamilyLamnidaeGenusCarcharodon
Category
FishRarity
Legendary
Danger
2/5 · Low
Snaps
Be the first to snap!
Interesting facts
Great White Sharks can actually lift their heads out of the water to look around.
Their skin is covered in tiny, tooth-like scales called dermal denticles, making it rough.
These amazing sharks are one of the ocean's oldest living predators, existing for millions of years.
They replace thousands of razor-sharp teeth throughout their lifetime!
Special abilities
Ability
Ambush Camo
Great White Sharks have a dark grey back and white belly that helps them blend with the ocean from above or below.
Ability
Super Sniffer
Great White Sharks possess an incredible sense of smell that helps them locate even a tiny trace of blood from miles away.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 400-600 cm
- Weight
- 680-1100 kg
- Lifespan
- 40-70 years
- Swim Speed
- 40 km/h
- Maximum Depth
- 1200 m
- Water Type
- Saltwater
Diet & Feeding
Top ocean predators, Great White Sharks eat marine mammals like seals and fish.
Age differences: Young sharks eat mostly fish, while adults prefer larger, energy-rich marine mammals.
Primary Foods
- seals
- sea lions
- small whales
- tuna
- rays
- other sharks
Foraging Method
- Ambush
Ecological connections
hunts
California Sea Lion
Zalophus californianus
A primary food source in many coastal habitats.
hunts
Harbor Seal
Phoca vitulina
Often ambushed by sharks near their coastal rookeries.
eaten by
Killer Whale
Orcinus orca
Young or smaller sharks can be prey for killer whales.
symbiotic with
Whitefin Sharksucker
Echeneis naucrates
Remoras attach to sharks for transport and to eat scraps.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Ambush Predator
An ambush predator hunts by patiently waiting and concealing itself, then launching a sudden attack when unsuspecting prey comes within range.
Carnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Keystone Species
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Marine
Marine habitats encompass all saltwater environments of the Earth's oceans, supporting an immense diversity of aquatic life.
Also known as
Great WhiteSharkWhite PointerWhite Shark
Collections
Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Watch quietly from a distance and never try to feed or chase wild animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Great White Shark?
400-600 cm
How much does Great White Shark weigh?
680-1100 kg
How long does Great White Shark live?
40-70 years
What does Great White Shark eat?
Top ocean predators, Great White Sharks eat marine mammals like seals and fish.
How fast can Great White Shark swim?
40 km/h
Where is Great White Shark usually found?
Open ocean
How does Great White Shark hunt?
Ambush
How deep can Great White Shark go?
1200 m
Snap Map
Zoom in to split clusters and explore where this object has been snapped.
Loading map…
Recent Snaps
Recent snaps will appear here as new observations are added.
