Distribution
The Great White is one of the most widely distributed of sharks, having been recorded from coastal and insular waters of almost every region of the globe between 60 degrees north and south latitude.
It has also been recorded from oceanic islands, including Hawaii, so the Great White is clearly capable of extensive open ocean voyages.
It has also been recorded from oceanic islands, including Hawaii, so the Great White is clearly capable of extensive open ocean voyages.
Habitat
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Shark attacks
Despite the fear of Great White Sharks, at least in part generated by Steven Spielberg's 1975 movie, Jaws, Great White Sharks do not target humans as prey.
Most attacks are attributed to mistaken identity. Sharks can easily mistake humans for seals. Many human injuries caused by Great White Sharks are cases of test-biting. If a shark is unsure about a floating object, it often gives it a test bite to determine what kind of object it is. While such bites do little damage to buoys and other objects, they obviously can inflict serious damage on the human body. |