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"
The largest predator of the sea "
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Great
white sharks are massive , yet it is hard to believe that they are so agile and
nimble!
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Fisherman
have claimed that they have spotted sharks that are in excess of 36 feet in
length with a weight of over 10,000 pounds. True or not we do not know?
Characteristics
of the great white:
 | Belongs
to the family Lamnidae. (It is classified as Carcharodon carcharias) |
| The
shark has a conical instead of a flattened snout. |
| It has
black eyes due to its ability to mix in with its surroundings. |
| The body
is either blue or brown-gray with a white underside. |
| It has
sophisticated sensory systems that detect movement, sound, and electrical
fields. Boats cause electrical fields this might be attributed to a shark
approaching a boat to investigate. |
| are
extremely agile and fast. |
| food for
the shark would include seals, dolphins, chunks of whales, fish, other
sharks, and ships garbage. (humans are not included on the sharks menu so
don't worry) |
| They
breed late in their life |
| largest
shark documented was 19.5 feet in length and a weight approaching 8,000
pounds. On average they can grow to a average length of over 14 feet long. |
| Baby
sharks are born at a size of 5 feet long and a weight of 60 pounds. |
Sharks! Why
are we so afraid of them?
This would
probably be attributed to movies such as Jaws. In the real world great white
sharks are not villains of the water but are truly impressive evolutionary
creatures.
Other
shark facts:
| Statistics
show that in Australia alone 40-45 great whites are killed every year. (this
is attributed to long lines, nets, and illegal fishing) |
| Sharks
are illegally hunted for a variety of useless purposes. In some Asian regions shark fins, cartilage, teeth, and other parts are used for meaningless
health potions, sexual potency helpers, and other worthless remedies for longevity. |
| Sharks
are usually caught, then their fins are cut off and finally the shark is
thrown back into the water to die. |
| Great
white sharks are endangered. Chances of extinction is very great. |
| scientists
estimate that populations of some species of sharks has dropped by over 80
percent. |
| They are
the largest predatory fish in the world, they have few natural enemies. |
| Shark
attack's on humans are usually by accident (the shark misreads you for a
seal or other creature) |
| More
then four out of five victims survive a shark attack. |
This map
indicates the territory of the great white shark:
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As you can
see the whites are concentrated on the coast of South Africa and Southern
Australia. Sharks occasionally are found off of the coast of California, Cape
Cod, and Japan.
Comment:
Enjoying
these huge creatures of the sea is like being in heaven. That's why you should
try a diving tour in South Africa or Australia. If you have the courage, try
diving down in a cage and viewing a Great white for yourself. I guarantee it
will be an experience of a lifetime.
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All photographs
presented are taken from the National Geographic( this page has no affiliation
with National Geographic)
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