The Great White Shark

Where are they?

Physical Appearance

• Gray on top, white on bottom
• Male:13ft, Female:16ft, weight: 2,425
• Nekton
• It can go up to 35 mph!!!!

Abiotic factors

• Always stays in the sunlight zone
• Average temperature: 64.4°F, 18°C
• Depth: 0 - 300ft
• Sunlight: a lot of it

Biotic factors

• Plants: kelp and algae
• Animals: whales, dolphins and seals

Physical Adaptations

• Camouflage to catch prey
• Gills to breath in water
• Fins to move

Behavioral Adaptations

• Hunts for food after sunset
• Migrates seasonally
• Travels in groups

Positive ways humans impact Great Whites

• Marine biologist research and study sharks by putting tracking devices or cameras
• Humans create foundations to help save sharks

Negative ways humans impact great white

• Jaws and fins are sold for money
• Great whites get caught in fishing nets

Feeding habits

• Carnivore
• Predator
• Preys: seals and humans
• At top of food chain
• Is a consumer

How can we help?

• Teach people about Great Whites
• Stop hunting them
• If became extinct, it would throw the entire ecosystem out of balance