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백상아리 (Anchovy-Eater)

Carcharodon carcharias

Vulnerable ↓

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

70 years

Length

5.0 m

Weight

1.1 t

Population

3.5K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

About

지구상에서 가장 큰 포식성 어류인 백상아리는 전 세계 주요 대양의 시원한 연안 및 원해에 서식하며, 체장 6미터, 체중 2,000킬로그램까지 성장할 수 있습니다. 해양 포유류, 대형 어류, 바닷새를 주요 먹이로 하여 아래에서 기습 공격하는 최상위 포식자입니다. 무서운 명성에도 불구하고 인간에 대한 비도발적 공격은 극히 드뭅니다. 지느러미 채취, 혼획, 목적성 포획으로 개체수가 감소하고 있어 IUCN에서 취약(VU)으로 분류되며, 많은 지역에서 법적 보호를 받고 있습니다.

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

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

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

Animal matter 100%

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Estimated Population

3.5K

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (연골어류)

Order

Lamniformes (악상어목)

Family

Lamnidae (Mackerel Sharks)

Genus

Carcharodon (Great White Sharks)

Species

Carcharodon carcharias (백상아리)

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 백상아리?

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

What is the conservation status of 백상아리?

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

Where does 백상아리 live?

백상아리 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 백상아리 belong to?

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

What does 백상아리 eat?

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

How long does 백상아리 live?

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

How many 백상아리 are left in the wild?

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

Is 백상아리 endangered?

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