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great white shark |
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great white sharkor white sharkLarge, aggressive shark (Carcharodon carcharias, family Lamnidae), considered the species most dangerous to humans. It is found in tropical and temperate regions of all oceans and is noted for its voracious appetite. Its diet includes fishes, sea turtles, birds, sea lions, small whales, carcasses, and ships' garbage. The great white is heavy-bodied and has a crescent-shaped tail and large, saw-edged, triangular teeth. It can reach a length of more than 20 ft (6 m) and is generally gray, bluish, or brownish, with the colour shading suddenly into a whitish belly. Though it is widely feared, only a few hundred humans are known to have ever been killed by the great white shark. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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So while monitoring a group of great whites, Bonfil placed a tracking device on a female shark off the coast of South Africa. Last spring, white making a documentary on great whites, he used the sub to cruise among sharks off the coast of Mexico. By the way, if the sharks are supposed to be great whites (had to get that ``Jaws'' reference in), why are they all black on top and white on the bottom instead of light gray? |
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