The Gloriuos Great White
Oliver Chang
Introduction
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a five ton killing machine? The great white shark is exactly that. The great white sharks habitat, diet, and appearance are very important. This great shark has many attributes that makes it one of the greatest ocean predators in history.
Appearance and body structure
The great white shark has a interesting body structure and appearance. Can You imagine a great white shark can grow to an outstanding 20 feet long and weigh more than five tons, 10000 pounds, or 160000 ounces? Would you believe they also have three major fins which are the dorsal fin, pectoral fins, and a caudal fin? You’ll be shocked to learn that these magnificent creatures have a bullet shaped body and have rows of up to 300 serrated, triangular teeth that can grow as long as two and a half inches long! This amazing creature has a white underbelly and a darker top which can be dark blue, grey, or even brown.
Habitat
This shark lives in a variety of places in the ocean. Did you know great white sharks are mostly found along the coasts of Australia, South Africa, California, and the Northeastern United States? Outstandingly, these creatures prefer warm, salty temperate seas. Amazingly, females are usually along the coast of California when they are ready to have their pups.
Diet
These sharks eat a variety of foods found in the water. It is a remarkable note that this fish can eat an outstanding 11 tons a year. This great monster will eat fish, seals, sea lions, turtles, and even other sharks. One fascinating thing about the great white shark is that it will eat anything dead in the water if desperate. It is surprising that these massive sharks attack their prey from behind or below, often with a sudden burst of speed. Outstandingly, this great beast may twist on its back of turn on its side to attack more effectively. Presumably, these mighty sharks mistake humans for their favorite prey -- for example, a person paddling on a surfboard may resemble a sea lion or big fish from below.
Closing
The great white shark has interesting attributes and a fascinating behavior. The great white is an awesome shark and amazing predator. The great white shark is important shark in our ecosystem and humans should stop hunting them. This makes this shark one of the greatest ocean predator in history.