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All about Sharks Great White Sharks

Did you know that Great White Sharks weigh several hundred pounds and are among the largest predatory fish in the world that eat other marine mammals? That's not all, here are some other mindblowing facts you should know about the Great White Sharks.

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All about Sharks Great White Sharks

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  1. Discover amazing facts about these magnificent creatures

  2. 1 SIZE AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE The Great White Shark grows up to 6 m, and its weight surpasses two tons in some cases. Its body shape resembles a blunt torpedo, and it has large pectoral and dorsal fins, a sharply pointed conical snout, a crescent- shaped tail, and a whitish belly

  3. 2 HABITAT Highly populated areas with White sharks include the northeastern and western United States coast, Southern Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, specifically Mossel Bay, and the Mediterranean Due to their highly migratory nature, some great white sharks make long journeys every year.

  4. 3 DIET AND PREDATORS Fully grown white sharks prefer marine mammals such as seals and sea lions. To feed on slow-moving fishes and squids, great white sharks are known for their ability to take deep dives for prey.

  5. 4 COMMON MYTHS There are many myths related to Great White Sharks for instance, They like to eat human flesh, But in reality, Whites rarely eat people and may find human flesh unpalatable

  6. 5 CONSERVATION Just like any other endangered species, Sharks require protection and further study. Oceans Research of South Africa offers programs in which students can utilize state-of-the-art equipment to study great white sharks up close and to learn more about preserving this species.

  7. J O I N T H E S H A R K R E S E A R C H A N D C O N S E R V A T I O N I N I T I A T I V E T O H E L P T H E S E P R E D A T O R S H A V E A B R I G H T E R F U T U R E . www.oceans-research.com

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