GREAT WHITE SHARK

LIFE AND NATURAL HISTORY

• Apex predator
• Migrates long distances
• Intelligent

WHY WE NEED SHARKS

• Sharks ensure our survival
• They keep our largest and most important ecosystem healthy and in balance
• They keep shellfish off industrial waters

FACTS ABOUT SHARK TEETH

• Sharks teeth are not attached to the gum
• Sharks lose 1 tooth per week
• Lose teeth because they may become stuck in pray
• Arranged in a neat row
• 15 row of teeth in each jaw

SHARK SENCES

• Lateral line
• Powerful sense of smell
• Good eyesight
• Good hearing

ANCESTORS

• Megladon
• Benevolent broad toothed mako shark
• Carcharodon hubbelli

FUN FACTS

• The shark is the largest predatory fish
• They can measure up to 20ft
• They can weigh up to 5,000 pounds
• And are highly inquensive