Great white shark
A kind of shark · also called White shark, White pointer
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About
The great white shark is a massive predatory fish that grows longer than a typical family car.
Female great white sharks typically grow larger than males, sometimes reaching lengths well beyond 16 feet (4.9 m). While much smaller than gentle filter-feeders like whale sharks, it is one of the largest predatory fish in the ocean. Surprisingly, its massive, oily liver can account for over a quarter of its entire body weight, which helps the heavy animal stay buoyant.
From Wikipedia
The great white shark, also known as the white shark, white pointer, or great white, is a large shark. It is closely related to the mako sharks, the porbeagle, and the salmon shark.
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Questions people ask
- How big is a great white shark?
- A great white shark measures about 14.8 feet (4.5 m) long, stands 5.9 feet (1.8 m) tall, and weighs roughly 2,425 pounds (1,100 kg). This gives it a length and weight similar to a midsize sedan.
- How much space does a great white shark take up?
- About 1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³), the volume of its body.
Weight
1.21 US tons (1.1 tonnes)
- Space it takes up
- 1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)
- Length
- 14.8 ft (4.5 m)
- Height
- 5.91 ft (1.8 m)
Quick answer
A great white shark measures about 14.8 feet (4.5 m) long, stands 5.9 feet (1.8 m) tall, and weighs roughly 2,425 pounds (1,100 kg). This gives it a length and weight similar to a midsize sedan.
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