Great White Shark vs Greater Amberjack
Carcharodon carcharias compared with Seriola dumerili
Taxonomy & Classification
| Attribute | Great White Shark | Greater Amberjack |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carcharodon carcharias | Seriola dumerili |
| Order | Lamniformes | Carangiformes |
| Family | Lamnidae | Carangidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Attribute | Great White Shark | Greater Amberjack |
|---|---|---|
| Max Length | 600.0 cm | 200.0 cm |
| Max Weight | 1905.0 kg | 80.6 kg |
| Color | Classic countershaded coloration: slate-gray to charcoal-brown dorsal surface with a sharply defined boundary to a pure white ventral surface; pectoral fin tips dusky to black. | Olive-green to bluish back with a wide amber to golden-yellow mid-lateral stripe running from eye to tail; silvery-white belly; a dark diagonal stripe extends from snout through the eye to the dorsal fin. |
Habitat & Environment
| Attribute | Great White Shark | Greater Amberjack |
|---|---|---|
| Water Type | Saltwater | Saltwater |
| Depth Range | 0-1280m | 1-385m |
| Geographic Range | Cosmopolitan in cool to warm coastal and offshore waters of all major oceans. Key aggregation sites include South Africa, California, South Australia, and New Zealand. … | Circumglobal in tropical and subtropical waters including the Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean, and Pacific. Commonly found around deepwater reefs, rocky outcrops, and offshore oil … |
| Habitat | Neritic, estuaries | Pelagic, coral reefs |
Fishing Information
| Attribute | Great White Shark | Greater Amberjack |
|---|---|---|
| Game Fish | Yes | Yes |
| Fight Rating | — | 9/10 |
| World Record | — | — |
| Mercury Level | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Great White Shark
Edible but rarely consumed; flesh requires careful handling to remove ammonia. Consumption is strongly discouraged — this species is Vulnerable and protected in many jurisdictions.
Greater Amberjack
Firm, rich flesh with a moderately strong flavor; can carry parasites in tropical waters, requiring thorough cooking. Good grilled or baked; related to the highly prized Japanese hamachi.
Species Overview
Great White Shark
The great white shark is the world's largest predatory fish. Found in coastal surface waters of all major oceans, it can detect a single drop of blood in 100 liters of water. Despite its fearsome reputation, attacks on humans are rare.
Greater Amberjack
The greater amberjack is the largest of the jacks, known for brutal head-shaking fights and powerful dives toward structure. Found near reefs, wrecks, and offshore platforms in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.