Great White Shark
Carcharodon carcharias
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 0–1280 m
- Max size: 6.4 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: VU
It ranges from the surf line and shallow bays down to more than a thousand metres, across coasts and open ocean alike. Reaching around six metres, it is the largest predatory fish, though attacks on people are rare. It is listed as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Lamniformes › Lamnidae › Carcharodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 105838.
FAQ
- How deep does the Great White Shark live?
- The Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is typically found at 0–1280 m.
- Is the Great White Shark dangerous to divers?
- The Great White Shark can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Great White Shark get?
- The Great White Shark grows to about 6.4 m.