Shark Fact Sheet: Great White Shark
The Great White Shark(Carcharodon carcharias) also known as the White Shark, Great White, or White Pointer is a large cartilaginous fish that is classified in the Animalian class Chondrichthyes, order Lamniformes, and family Lamnidae.
| Genus | Carcharodon |
| Species | C. carcharias |
| Binomial Name | Carcharodon carcharias |
| Length | 3.1-6.4m(11-21 feet) |
| Weight | 522–3,401 kg(1,150.8-7,497.9 lbs.) |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| IUCN Status | Vulnerable |
Range and Habitat
Great White Sharks can be found in oceans across the world with the exception of arctic regions.
Physical Characteristics
Great White Sharks have a white underside and a gray dorsal area. Sometimes the dorsal area maybe a brown or blue shade. Great … Continue