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Great White Shark

Carcharodon carcharias

  • Rare
  • IUCN VU · Vulnerable
  • Fish
  • Global

About the Great White Shark

The Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is a fish found in many parts of the world. It is mainly found in the ocean.

It weighs around 1,100 kg and has a lifespan of about 70 years. Its top speed is 56 km/h. Its estimated population is around 3,500 individuals.

Its conservation status is Vulnerable (VU), the first of the three IUCN threatened categories, used for species facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. In Animal Gacha, its card has Rare rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Rare cards are a less frequent find in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Carcharodon carcharias
Group
Fish
Region
Global
Habitats
Ocean
IUCN status
Vulnerable (VU)
Game rarity
Rare
Weight
1,100 kg
Lifespan
70 years
Top speed
56 km/h
Estimated population
3,500

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Pterantula (Terry Goss) at en.wikipedia
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