Great White Shark

Carcharodon carcharias

Vulnerable Saltwater

Comprimento Máximo

600,0 cm

Peso Máximo

1905,0 kg

Cor

Classic countershaded coloration: slate-gray to …

Faixa de Profundidade

0-1280m

Família

Lamnidae

Categoria

Sport Fish

Sobre

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
Faixa de Profundidade	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

Tipo de Água

Saltwater

Faixa de Profundidade

0-1280m

Distribuição Geográfica

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

Great White Shark is classified as Vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Great White Shark faces significant threats to its wild populations.

Comestibilidade e Culinária

Sabor

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

Informações de Pesca

Peixe Esportivo

Sim

Taxonomy

Ordem	Lamniformes (Mackerel sharks)
Família	Lamnidae (Mackerel sharks)
Espécies	Carcharodon carcharias

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Grand requin blanc
Spanish	Jaquetón blanco

Perguntas Frequentes

Can you eat 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.

How big does Great White Shark get?

Great White Shark can grow up to 600.0 cm long and weigh 1905.0 kg.

Where is Great White Shark found?

Is Great White Shark endangered?

The conservation status of Great White Shark is Vulnerable according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Great White Shark belong to?

Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) belongs to the family Lamnidae (Mackerel sharks) in the order Lamniformes (Mackerel sharks).