Did You Know Great Whites #viral #shark

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Follow for more facts 💙 1. In fact, humans are not a preferred food of sharks. Accidents occur because they mistake us for seals, which are their favorite food, since their fatty meat gives them enough reserves. Sharks are not actively seeking out humans as prey, but when such incidents occur, they can be fatal. 2. Great white sharks are considered vulnerable or threatened, but their exact status is not definitively classified. They face numerous threats that impact their population, such as overfishing, accidental capture in fishing gear, habitat loss, and human activities. 3. They can smell prey from a few hundred meters away and even sense electric fields. Researchers estimate that they are able to detect blood in water at concentrations as low as one part per million. They're highly sensitive to blood due to their specialized olfactory glands and sensors 4. Great whites often employ a stalking strategy, circling their prey from below and then launching a surprise attack to catch their prey off guard. They use their natural camouflage in the water and their ability to move stealthily to get closer to their prey before initiating an attack. 5. Great Whites are on top of many food chains, their only natural enemies are orcas. Orcas have been observed hunting and killing great white sharks, primarily targeting the liver, which is a nutrient-rich organ. But usually, they go after young sharks.

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