Fossil Great White Shark Teeth

The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is a large predatory fish that inhabits coastal surface waters of all the major oceans. It is the only known surviving species of its genus Carcharodon. The great white shark is notable for its size,males measure 3.4 to 4.0 m (11 to 13 ft), and females measure 4.6 to 4.9 m (15 to 16 ft) on average. Great white sharks have a robust, torpedo-shaped body with a large, conical snout. Their upper and lower jaws are lined with rows of sharp, serrated teeth. Great white sharks are countershaded, with a white underside and a gray dorsal area, which helps them to camouflage themselves when hunting.