Great White Shark is a fish that standardly inhabits temperate and coastal waters. It has a smooth skin and is able to speed up to 40km/h (25mph). Great White Shark (carcharodon carcharias) grows 5.5-7m (18-21ft) and weights 1,110-2,240kg (2,450-4,938lbs). Life duration is 30-40 years in a solitary lifestyle. Favourite food: seal, fish, dolphins
Facts about great white sharks
Name | Great White Shark |
Predators | Human |
Genus | Carcharodon |
Type | Fish |
Family | Lamnidae |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Weight | 1,110-2,240kg (2,450-4,938lbs) |
Order | Lamniformes |
Habitat | Temperate and coastal waters |
Top Speed | 40km/h (25mph) |
Phylum | Chordata |
Scientific Name | Carcharodon carcharias |
Life Span | 30-40 years |
Main Prey | Seal, fish, dolphins |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Colour | Black, grey, white |
Size | 5.5-7m (18-21ft) |
Skin Type | Smooth |
Class | Chondrichthyes |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Diet | Carnivore |
Average Litter Size | 5 |