Great White Shark

LamniformesLamnidaeVulnerable
OrderLamniformes
FamilyLamnidae
HabitatCoastal & Open Ocean
RangeWorldwide
Max Length600 cm
Max Weight1100 kg
DietCarnivore

About the Great White Shark

Apex predator of the ocean. Can detect one drop of blood in 100 liters of water. Up to 300 serrated teeth in multiple rows. Can breach completely out of the water when attacking prey. Body temperature 14C above surrounding water due to rete mirabile heat exchange. Protected in many countries.

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