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Africano

Carcharodon carcharias

Vulnerable ↓

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

70 years

Length

5.0 m

Weight

1.1 t

Population

3.5K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

About

El gran tiburón blanco es el pez depredador más grande de la Tierra, capaz de alcanzar 6 metros de longitud y 2.000 kg de peso, habitando aguas costeras y oceánicas frescas en todos los océanos principales. Son depredadores de alto nivel que emplean ataques en emboscada desde abajo, dirigidos principalmente a mamíferos marinos, peces de gran tamaño y aves marinas. A pesar de su temible reputación, los ataques no provocados a humanos son extremadamente raros. Está clasificado como Vulnerable (VU), con poblaciones en declive por la pesca de aletas, la captura incidental y la pesca dirigida, a pesar de las protecciones legales vigentes en muchas jurisdicciones.

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

Africano 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

Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)

Order

Lamniformes (Mackerel Sharks)

Family

Lamnidae (Mackerel Sharks)

Genus

Carcharodon (Great White Sharks)

Species

Carcharodon carcharias (Africano)

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 Africano?

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

What is the conservation status of Africano?

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

Where does Africano live?

Africano 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 Africano belong to?

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

What does Africano eat?

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

How long does Africano live?

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

How many Africano are left in the wild?

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

Is Africano endangered?

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