'great white shark (carcharodon carcharias) in Great whites live in almost all coastal and offshore waters which have water temperature between 12 and 24 °C.
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carcharodon carchariasESA Categories -sharks & rays

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    great white shark

  • Regions

    AustraliaChileJapan

  • Population

    Estimated population is between 3000 to 5000, but exact figures are uncertain due to their wide distribution.

  • Habitat

    Great whites live in almost all coastal and offshore waters which have water temperature between 12 and 24 °C.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    1500 and 70

Regions

Australia, Chile, Japan, South Africa

The great white shark, or Carcharodon carcharias, is one of the most well-known shark species. They are large predatory fish known for their size and power.

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