Carcharodon carcharias
VU Carnivore Oceans
Up to 2268 kg
Weight
70 yrs
Lifespan
56 km/h
Top Speed
Worldwide
Found In
Weighing Up to 2268 kg, the Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) ranks as one of the heaviest carnivore fish (#1 of 10). Native to Worldwide, it lives in oceans habitats and is classified as Vulnerable.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Great White Shark | Carnivore Fish Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.3K kg | 55 kg | ↑ 4024% |
| Height | 670 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 56 km/h | 26.5 km/h | ↑ 111% |
| Avg Speed | 56 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 70 yrs | 30 yrs | ↑ 133% |
Endemic to Worldwide
Habitat: Oceans
Found In: Worldwide
Coloration: Gray, White
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 12–18 days
Offspring per Birth: 2-17
Lifespan: 70 years
Why It Is Vulnerable
VU Listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List — one of 34 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Vulnerable Species
Ranked #3 of 34 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sperm Whale | Up to 57000 kg | VU |
| 2 | African Elephant | 2700–6000 kg | VU |
| 3 | Great White Shark | Up to 2268 kg | VU |
| 4 | Hippopotamus | 1300–3200 kg | VU |
| 5 | Gaur | 600–1300 kg | VU |
| 6 | Shortfin Mako Shark | Up to 800 kg | VU |