Large mackerel WHITE shark ocean

The white shark (Carcharodon carcharias), also known as the great white shark or white pointer, is one of the largest living species of mackerel sharks. It’s a powerful and dangerous predatory shark that has gained notoriety due to its portrayal in movies like Jaws (1975). However, surprisingly little is understood about its life and behavior1.

Here are some key points about white sharks:

Appearance:
White sharks have a large, bulky body shaped like a blunt torpedo.
They feature a sharply pointed conical snout, large pectoral and dorsal fins, and a strong crescent-shaped tail.
Only their belly is whitish, while their back and sides display a contrasting pattern of dark blue, gray, or brown