The White Shark Carcharodon carcharias
The White Shark belongs to the family Lamnidae and is closely related to the Mako, Porbeagle and Salmon Sharks.
Its scientific name is Carcharodon carcharias and is more commonly known as the White Shark, Great White and White Pointer. The White Shark can reach lengths over 6 metres and can weigh up to 3,000 kilograms.
See the fact sheets for information on:
- Distribution Biology - diet, snout, heat, eyes, electro reception, maturity and reproduction.
- Protection Status
- Supporting data for protection
- Threats - Both major and minor
- Tagging
- Shark attack statistics
