Grand requin blanc

Carcharodon carcharias

Vulnerable Saltwater

Longueur maximale

600,0 cm

Poids maximum

1905,0 kg

Couleur

Classic countershaded coloration: slate-gray to …

Plage de profondeur

0-1280m

Famille

Lamnidae

Catégorie

Sport Fish

À propos

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.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	600,0 cm
Maximum Weight	1905,0 kg
Plage de profondeur	0-1280m

Coloration

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.

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic, estuaries

Type d'eau

Saltwater

Plage de profondeur

0-1280m

Aire de répartition

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. Makes trans-oceanic migrations between ocean basins.

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Conservation Status

Vulnerable IUCN Red List

Grand requin blanc is classified as Vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Grand requin blanc faces significant threats to its wild populations.

Comestibilité et gastronomie

Goût

Edible but rarely consumed; flesh requires careful handling to remove ammonia. Consumption is strongly discouraged — this species is Vulnerable and protected in many jurisdictions.

Informations sur la pêche

Poisson de pêche sportive

Oui

Taxonomy

Ordre	Lamniformes (Mackerel sharks)
Famille	Lamnidae (Mackerel sharks)
Espèces	Carcharodon carcharias

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Grand requin blanc
Spanish	Jaquetón blanco

Foire aux questions

Can you eat Grand requin blanc?

Edible but rarely consumed; flesh requires careful handling to remove ammonia. Consumption is strongly discouraged — this species is Vulnerable and protected in many jurisdictions.

How big does Grand requin blanc get?

Grand requin blanc can grow up to 600.0 cm long and weigh 1905.0 kg.

Where is Grand requin blanc found?

Is Grand requin blanc endangered?

The conservation status of Grand requin blanc is Vulnerable according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Grand requin blanc belong to?

Grand requin blanc (Carcharodon carcharias) belongs to the family Lamnidae (Mackerel sharks) in the order Lamniformes (Mackerel sharks).