Great White Shark

Up to 21' and 1,500 – 2,400 lbs (Adult)

Family	Lamnidae
Description	Mackerel sharks or white shark
Environment	Marine
Etymology	Greek, lamna, -es = shark
Genus	3
No. of Species	5
Order	Lamniformes
Class	Elasmobranchii
Reproductive Guild	Bearers
Distribution	Global. Large sharks with pointed snouts and spindle-shaped bodies. Large gill openings. First dorsal fin large, high, erect and angular or somewhat rounded. Second dorsal and anal fins minute. Caudal peduncle with a distinct keel; large teeth; fifth gill opening in front of pectoral fin; spiracle sometimes absent. Maximum length up to 6.4 m or more. Fast swimming predators. Some are maneaters. Ovoviviparous, embryos feeding on yolk sac and other ova produced by the mother

Great White Shark, White Pointer, Jaqueton

The Great White Shark is known in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, however it is rarely seen in the Hawaiian Waters. Primarily a coastal and offshore inhabitant of continental and insular shelves, but may also occur off oceanic islands far from land. Often close inshore to the surf line and even penetrates shallow bays. Maximum depth of 700 fathoms (or 1280 m) reported by Bigelow & Schroeder, 1948 is erroneous. Pelagic, capable of migration across oceanic regions. Usually solitary or in pairs but can be found in feeding aggregations of 10 or more; does not form schools (Ref. 247). Feeds on bony fishes, sharks, rays, seals, dolphins and porpoises, sea birds, carrion, squid, octopi and crabs and whales. Ovoviviparous, embryos feeding on yolk sac and other ova produced by the mother. Number of young born per litter, 7 to 14. Reported by some experts to attack humans which they mistake for their normal prey. Most attacks occur in estuaries. Caught by big-game anglers and line boats for its jaws. Reported to cause poisoning. Flesh is utilized fresh, dried-salted, and smoked for human consumption, the skin for leather, liver for oil, carcass for fishmeal, fins for shark-fin soup, and teeth and jaws for decorations. Maximum total length is leading to much speculation and some measurements are found to be doubtful. Possibly to 6.4 m or more in length, considered the world's largest predator with a broad prey spectrum. Sometimes considered the most dangerous shark in the world

The great white shark, also known as the great white, white pointer, white shark, or white death, is a species of large lamniform shark which can be found in the coastal surface waters of all the major oceans. Great whites are the largest predatory fish on Earth. They grow to an average of 15 feet (4.6 meters) in length, though specimens exceeding 20 feet (6 meters) and weighing up to 5,000 pounds (2,268 kilograms) have been recorded. The legendary great white shark is far more fearsome in our imaginations than in reality. As scientific research on these elusive predators increases, their image as mindless killing machines is beginning to fade. Great whites can detect one drop of blood in 25 gal (100 L) of water and can sense even tiny amounts of blood in the water up to 3 mi (5 km) away. Eats a variety of bony fishes, sharks and rays, marine mammals, carrion, occasionally sea turtles and birds. Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 0. A huge, spindle-shaped shark with conspicuous black eyes, a blunt, conical snout and large, triangular, saw-edged teeth. First dorsal-fin origin usually over the pectoral-fin inner margins. Caudal fin crescentic. Lead-grey to brown or black above, lighter on sides, and abruptly white below. Black spot at rear pectoral fin base

Exhibit ovoviparity (aplacental viviparity), with embryos feeding on other ova produced by the mother (oophagy) after the yolk sac is absorbed. Up to 10, possibly 14 young born at 120-150 cm.. Distinct pairing with embrace. Male and female may swim in parallel while copulating

Summary of Distribution: Cosmopolitan, mostly amphitemperate. Western Atlantic: Newfoundland, Canada to Argentina; also north Gulf of Mexico, Bahamas, Cuba and Lesser Antilles. Eastern Atlantic: France to South Africa, including the Mediterranean. Indian Ocean: Seychelles, South Africa; also Reunion and Mauritius. Western Pacific: Siberia to New Zealand and the Marshall Islands; also south Australia. Central Pacific: Hawaii. Eastern Pacific: Alaska to Chile. International trade cooperation, Australia
Note: Distribution range colors indicate degree of suitability of habitat which can be interpreted as probabilities of occurrence (fishbase.org)

For big specimens, the heaviest sporting tackle available is never too heavy. Best baits are large dead fish, such as Tuna, Dolphin or Bonito - or the same bait fished live, when available. Florida, catches are opportunistic, usually coming as a surprise to anglers who are seeking more common species of Sharks.

Available Sizes: 53 in. - 324 in. Details: Fired-Enamel Glass Eye