Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias)
Power and grace converge in the great white shark. It moves with unhurried certainty through cool coastal waters — every motion deliberate, every turn a quiet display of control. Its reputation precedes it, yet in person, there’s an unmistakable calm in its presence.
Scientific Snapshot
Scientific Name: Carcharodon carcharias
Common Names: Great white shark, white pointer, white shark
Average Size: Typically 4 to 5 meters (13–16 feet); females larger than males
Habitat: Coastal and offshore waters, especially in temperate zones
Diet: Marine mammals, large fish, and carrion
Conservation Status: Vulnerable (IUCN Red List)
Range: Found in temperate and subtropical oceans worldwide, from South Africa to California and southern Australia
From the Field
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