The white shark (Carcharodon carcharias), also known as the great white, is probably the most famous of all sharks. It is the largest meat-eating fish on earth today (except plankton eaters) and is known for its aggressive behavior and sometimes fatal attacks on swimmers and surfers. However, contrary to what the movie "Jaws" might lead you to believe, attacks on humans are rare and victims are not eaten; fortunately the great white doesn't seem to have a taste for us!
This article gathers several experiences of humans interacting the great white shark. Through these experiences, they are trying to learn more about the creature, which was feared for centuries by all humans. From these real life experiences we can learn that the image of Jaws is strictly Hollywood creation. On the other side, the great white is not that monstrous and scary as it looks. Through the experiences described in this article,
we learn that the great white is actually quite and interesting creature, not because we fear it, because of their existence for millions of years.
Great Whites have roamed the oceans for million of years and are superbly adapted in their role as King of the Ocean. Unfortunately, the Great White Shark and sharks in general are becoming endangered species. Humans are decimating shark populations in their quest for sharks as hunting trophies or as soup additives as part of the
One of the interesting facts from Andre Hartmans experience form coast of South Africa was that he was holding his hand on top of the shark's head for a few seconds and he wasn't bitten. It was quite a surprise for people in the boat and me as well. (There are more pictures in the magazine itself, I didn't copy them all) The pictures show the incredible site of human and the great white so close to each other. As he said, " if th
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