![]() ![]() Unlike other fish, the shark’s skin is not scaly, but prickly. The rest of the shark’s skin is gray or bluish gray. Despite its name, the great white is only white on the belly. These animals can grow to be over 20 feet long and weigh over three tons. It is known that the great white lives in tropical to temperate regions of the ocean, preferring to feed in the shallower waters near shore. Because these animals are so fierce and dangerous in their native environment and so difficult to keep in captivity, scientists still have many unanswered questions about them. The great white shark (known as Carcharodon carcharias to scientists) is well known as one of the few predators that will prey on humans. Curiously, the great white shark is a show animal and can perform two tricks the Breach Attack and Feeding Frenzy. It must be researched in order to be adopted. The Great White Shark is an adoptable animal in Zoo Tycoon and was added in the Marine Mania expansion pack. By contrast, the great white shark is now listed as a Vulnerable species due to hunting by humans. The great white shark has a reputation as a man-eater, but although it is responsible for the greatest number of unprovoked attacks on humans of any shark, fatalities are comparatively rare. Rows of serrated teeth, which can be quickly replaced if one breaks off, make short work of its prey. They are ambush hunters, often striking prey from below with enough force to leap out of the water when attacking. The great white shark has a varied diet, including turtles, sea birds, cetaceans and smaller fish, although they have a preference for pinnipeds such as fur seals. Aside from occasional attacks by orcas, great white sharks have no natural predators. ![]() It is believed to have gotten its name due to its white belly, which contrasts its gray skin. Large females can reach lengths of 4.9m (16ft), although some individuals are larger. Perhaps the most well-known species of shark, the Great White Shark is the world's largest meat-eating shark and can be found across the world's oceans, migrating long distances to find food. ![]()
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