Great White Shark

Carcharodon carcharias

Vulnerable Saltwater

Chiều dài tối đa

600,0 cm

Cân nặng tối đa

1905,0 kg

Màu sắc

Classic countershaded coloration: slate-gray to …

Phạm vi độ sâu

0-1280m

Họ

Lamnidae

Phân loại

Sport Fish

Giới thiệu

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
Phạm vi độ sâu	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

Loại nước

Saltwater

Phạm vi độ sâu

0-1280m

Phân bố địa lý

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.

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Hương vị

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

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Taxonomy

Bộ	Lamniformes (Mackerel sharks)
Họ	Lamnidae (Mackerel sharks)
Loài	Carcharodon carcharias

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Grand requin blanc
Spanish	Jaquetón blanco

Câu hỏi thường gặp

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).