Carcharias - Wikipedia Carcharias, also known as sand tiger sharks, is a genus of mackerel sharks belonging to the family Carchariidae, of which it is the only extant member Once bearing many prehistoric species, all have gone extinct with the exception of the critically endangered sand tiger shark
White shark | Size, Diet, Habitat, Teeth, Attacks, Facts - Britannica white shark, (Carcharodon carcharias), any member of the largest living species of the mackerel sharks (Lamnidae) and one of the most powerful and dangerous predatory sharks in the world Starring as the villain of movies such as Jaws (1975), the white shark is much maligned and publicly feared
Great White Sharks | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund Carcharodon carcharias Weight 4,000-7,000 pounds Length 16-20 feet Habitats Oceans The great white shark is the world's largest known predatory fish It has 300 teeth, yet does not chew its food Sharks rip their prey into mouth-sized pieces which are swallowed whole
White Shark – Discover Fishes - Florida Museum The species name carcharias, also translated from Greek, means point or type of shark, leading to its common name in Australia the “white pointer” The relationships between the white shark and the other genera of its family are controversial
Great White Shark - Key Facts, Information Picture - Animal Corner The Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias), is the largest shark found in all major oceans, particularly cool, temperate coastal waters, and is one of the most feared predators of all marine animals The name of a group of great whites sharks is called a ‘school’ or ‘shoal’
Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) - U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Carcharodon carcharias Identification Numbers TSN: 159903 Geography Launch Interactive Map Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people Footer Menu - Employment Careers Internships; Contracting;
Carcharias - Animalia Carcharias is a genus of mackerel sharks belonging to the family Odontaspididae (sand sharks) Once bearing many prehistoric species, all have gone extinct with the exception of the critically endangered sand tiger shark Sand tiger sharks are found in the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans
Great White Shark - Smithsonian Ocean As the top predators in the ocean, great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) face only one real threat to their survival: us The assaults are many By-catch: the accidental killing of sharks by fishermen's longlines and trawlers Illegal poaching: selling shark fins for soup Illegal hunting: sportfishing for shark jaws as trophies
White shark - Carcharodon carcharias - Shark Research Institute Facts about the White shark - Carcharodon carcharias from the Shark Research Institute (SRI) SRI conducts and sponsors rigorous, peer-reviewed field research about sharks and uses science-based information to educate and advocate for shark conservation policies and protections by the world’s governing bodies, including CITES
Great white shark - Wikipedia The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias), also known as the white shark, white pointer, or simply great white, is a species of large mackerel shark which can be found in the coastal surface waters of all the major oceans