Great White Shark
Carcharodon carcharias
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Carcharodon carcharias
Other names
White Shark, White Pointer
Size
Up to 6.4 m (21 ft)
Weight
Up to 3,000 kg (6,613 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal & offshore waters from bays, beaches, reefs to the outer continental shelf & slopes throughout the water column
Depth Range
0 - 1,300 m (2,866 ft)
