Habitat
What waters do these sharks live in?
Temperate and subtropical waters
How could you describe their diet?
Adaptable (changes with age)
How long does it take for them to have pups?
12 months
What are they shaped like?
Torpedos
Are populations growing or declining?
Declining
What food is abundant in these waters?
Seals, sea lions, and fish
What tactics do they use to eat prey?
Ambush tactics (powerful bits to tear off chunks)
How long does maturing take? (Males or females)
Males ~ 9-10 yrs
Females ~ 14-16 yrs
What are their two main colors?
Dark grey/Brown top, white belly
True or False? The Great White Shark is federally endangered
False
What type of waters do juveniles favor?
Warmer shallower areas
What type of predators are they?
Apex predators
How are pups nourished?
Yolk sac and later by consuming unfertilized eggs or uterine fluid
Cutting flesh and bone
What are threats that they face? (Name 2)
Overfishing, bycatch, and habitat threats
What temperatures do they prefer?
50-80 degrees F (10-27 degrees C)
It assures there is no dominant species
How are the pups when they are born?
Fully developed, independent pups
What lengths can adults reach?
20 feet or more
What regions is it protected in?
California and Australia
Where do they move seasonally?
Coastal and deeper ocean habitats
Who are the threats these sharks face? (Name 2)
Orcas and humans
What is their reproduction type?
Ovoviviparous (Eggs hatch inside the mother)
How many dorsal fins do they have?
2 dorsal fins
What list is the Great White Shark on?
IUCN list for vulnerability