![]() In most large marine fish species, the females are bigger than the males “ because they need more girth to carry their young.” We know that great white sharks are bigger than most other shark species, but just how big are they, and what are the chances of them getting even bigger as their evolution continues?įor many years, it was believed that great white sharks could reach phenomenal sizes, exceeding 36 feet and over 7,000 lbs.īy the time male great white sharks reach sexual maturity at around 10 years old, they measure 11.5 to 13 feet in length.įemales take a little longer but grow much bigger, reaching sexual maturity between 12 and 18 years old, by which time they’re approximately 15 to 16 feet long. Even an exploratory bite from a great white can be fatal. ![]() However, I still wouldn’t advise jumping into the water with a 15-foot great white. There’s a simple reason for that – they don’t like the taste!Īlthough great whites are responsible for more shark attacks on humans than any other species, you’ve still got more chance of being struck by lightning than bitten by a great white. It’s by no means the largest shark in the world, that title goes to the plankton-munching whale shark, but it is the largest predatory fish and, as such, has very few natural predators.ĭespite their size, power, and reputation for being blood-thirsty killers, great white sharks rarely attack humans. With its large jaws packed with around 300 razor-sharp teeth, it’s one of the world’s most formidable predators. The great white shark both frightens and fascinates.
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