From Deep Blue, the 20-foot, 2.5-ton female, to Breton, the massive male tagged by OCEARCH, learn about these incredible creatures and their migration patterns.
Great white sharks, unlike Jaws depicted, eat once every few days, about 2-3% of their body weight. They don’t hunt until the meal is digested.
Being carnivores, great white sharks have diverse tastes but steer clear of plants. They are capable of preying on juvenile sharks and baby dolphins, although dolphins are typically ignored due to their pod-hunting behavior and retaliatory attacks. Seals, on the other hand, are a favored meal for most great white sharks. These creatures, consisting of 50% fat and rich in protein, provide the sustenance sharks need to survive. Young great white pups, seeking protection from larger predators, consume smaller seals and substantial meaty fish as they grow and develop.
Watch amazing footage of Haole Girl and find out about Ironbound and Maple, two other giant great whites spotted off the US coast. Read more on A-Z-Animals.com!
