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Menschenhai

Carcharodon carcharias

Vulnerable ↓

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

70 years

Length

5.0 m

Weight

1.1 t

Population

3.5K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

About

The largest predatory fish on Earth, great white sharks can reach 6 meters and 2,000 kg, inhabiting cool coastal and offshore waters in all major oceans. Apex predators employing ambush attacks from below, primarily on marine mammals, large fish, and seabirds. Despite their fearsome reputation, unprovoked attacks on humans are extremely rare. Vulnerable, with populations declining from finning, bycatch, and targeted fishing despite legal protections in many jurisdictions.

Fun Facts

✨ They have about 300 serrated teeth.
✨ Great whites can breach completely out of the water.
✨ They have no bones, only cartilage.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌊 Marine Oceanic 🐚 Marine Neritic

Distributed across Chile, Norway, Portugal, and Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇱 Chile

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Menschenhai is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Estimated Population

3.5K

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Chondrichthyes (Knorpelfische)

Order

Lamniformes (Makrelenhaiartige)

Family

Lamnidae (Mackerel Sharks)

Genus

Carcharodon (Great White Sharks)

Species

Carcharodon carcharias (Menschenhai)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 백상아리

Japanese Hohojirozame

Spanish Africano

French Grand requin blanc

German Menschenhai

Portuguese Alequim

Russian Geldevaja akula

Arabic Kalb

Turkish Büyük beyaz

Vietnamese Cá Mập trắng

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Menschenhai?

The scientific name of Menschenhai is Carcharodon carcharias. It belongs to the genus Carcharodon.

What is the conservation status of Menschenhai?

Menschenhai (Carcharodon carcharias) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does Menschenhai live?

Menschenhai is found in Distributed across Chile, Norway, Portugal, and Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile, Norway, Portugal, Taiwan.

What family does Menschenhai belong to?

Menschenhai (Carcharodon carcharias) belongs to the genus Carcharodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamnidae.

What does Menschenhai eat?

Menschenhai is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Menschenhai live?

Menschenhai has an average lifespan of approximately 70 years in the wild.

How many Menschenhai are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Menschenhai (Carcharodon carcharias) is approximately 3,500 individuals.

Is Menschenhai endangered?

Yes, Menschenhai (Carcharodon carcharias) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.