white sharks

Apex ocean hunters

White sharks, also called great white sharks, are large predatory fish found in coastal waters worldwide.

They're among the most feared marine animals, known for their size—up to twenty feet—and occasional attacks on humans, though such encounters are rare.

Great white sharks are protected in many countries.

The "white" refers to their pale underbellies.

Related
  • jawsMouth's bony framework
  • man-eaterBeast that hunts humans
  • teethEnamel-covered chewing structures
  • predatorOrganism that consumes others
  • bitePierce with teeth

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Opposites
feeding strategy and temperament

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Biggest fish species

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threat level to humans

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Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G