| Other names: |
White Shark; White Pointer (Australia); White Death; Blue Pointer
(South Africa). |
| To humans: |
Extremely dangerous (largest predatory fish, man eater). |
| Distinctive markings: |
Huge husky torpedo shaped body; long thick nose; large powerful mouth; crescent shaped tail (upper and lower portions of tail equal in size indicating that they swim constantly); gray body; white underbelly. |
| Size: |
12 feet (3.7m) to 16 feet (4.9m) long; up to 7000 pounds (3200 kg). |
| What they eat: |
Seals (largest flesh eater); sea lions; otters; small whales; sharks; fish; turtles; birds; garbage (considered scavenger that will eat just about anything). |
| Where they live: |
Cool shallow water (near coast); temperate water; deep water (off shore). |
| Teeth: |
Triangular; saw-like; extremely sharp; 3 inches (7.5cm) long. |
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Human attack ranking: #1
According to the International Shark Attack Files the Great White has caused more deaths than any other species of sharks. Over 67 deaths out 348 attacks have been recorded since 1580. |
