A

is for Apex Predator!

Great White Sharks are at the top of ocean's food chain.

B

is for Big Size!

They can grow up to 20 feet long and weigh over 5,000 pounds.

C

is for Cold and Warm Waters!

They live in both cold and warm coastal waters around the world.

D

is for Dorsal Fin!

The tall, triangular fin on their back is iconic!

E

is for Excellent Swimmers!

They can swim up to 35 miles per hour.

F

is for Fossils!

Great Whites have existed for over 16 million years.

G

is for Great Vision!

Their eyes roll back to protect them when they attack.

H

is for Heavyweight Hunters!

They ambush prey with a powerful burst of speed.

I

is for Intelligent Hunters!

They use tactics like circling prey before attacking.

J

is for Jumping Skills!

Great Whites can leap out of the water, a behavior called breaching.

K

is for Keen Smell!

They can detect a drop of blood in the water from miles away.

L

is for Long Lifespan!

They can live up to 70 years!

M

is for Megalodon's Cousin!

They are relatives of the extinct Megalodon shark!

N

is for No Bones!

Their skeletons are made of cartilage, not bone.

O

is for Overfishing!

They face dangers from fishing and habitat destruction.

P

is for Predatory Teeth!

They have up to 300 sharp, serrated teeth.

Q

is for Quick Strikes!

Their attacks are sudden and powerful!

R

is for Razor-sharp Teeth!

Their teeth can easily slice through tough prey like seals.

S

is for Survival Instincts!

They rely on stealth and power to survive.

T

is for Torpedo Shaped!

Their torpedo-shaped bodies make them fast swimmers.

U

is for Underwater Ambush!

They attack prey from below, where they’re hardest to see.

V

is for Vunerable Status!

They are classified as vulnerable to extinction.

W

is for Warm-Blooded!

Unlike most sharks, they can maintain a warmer body temperature.

X

is for X-Ray Vision!

Their special eyes can detect movement even in low light.

Y

is for Young Hunters!

Pups are born fully developed and ready to hunt.