Great white sharks are the ocean's most famous hunters, torpedo-shaped and packed with super-senses: they smell tiny traces of blood from far away and detect the faint electricity of animals hiding under sand. Sharks as a group are older than trees!
📋 Great White Shark at a glance
⚡ Superpower
Great whites can sense the tiny electric fields of hidden prey — like having a built-in metal detector for heartbeats.
🤩 Amazing Great White Shark facts
Sharks have been around over 400 million years — longer than trees have existed.
❓ Common questions about great white sharks
How big is a great white shark?
Up to 20 ft (6 m) long. Sharks have been around over 400 million years — longer than trees have existed.
Where do great white sharks live?
Great White Sharks live in the wild: cool coastal oceans worldwide. They are wild animals and are never kept as pets.
How long do great white sharks live?
Great White Sharks typically live ~70 years.
Can you keep a great white shark as a pet?
No! Great White Sharks are wild animals — they belong in the wild (cool coastal oceans worldwide), and keeping one would be unsafe and usually illegal. If you love animals, check out our care guides for real pets your family can have.
🎬 See great white sharks in action
Watch kid-friendly videos about great white sharks on YouTube.
▶ Watch Great White Shark videos on YouTube