Great White Shark: Apex Predator Of The Ocean
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Here's why the world's largest known predatory fish, the great white shark, is the ultimate apex predator of the ocean.
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Great white sharks have one of the strongest bites in the animal kingdom. They are capable of delivering up to 1.8 tonnes of force.
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Great white sharks may ambush victims by swimming at 56 km/h in high-speed bursts.
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The warm-blooded creature's sharp senses allow it to identify blood in water up to three kilometres away.
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They can also sense other creature's electromagnetic fields to locate hidden prey.
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Great white sharks have the potential to reach lengths of over 20 feet and weights of over 2,000 kilograms.
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Even though attacks on people are uncommon, Great white sharks nonetheless induce fear among humans due to their aggressive nature.
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Thanks to its massive, torpedo-shaped body, these sharks can cruise smoothly for extended periods and then abruptly transition to high-speed bursts.
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