white shark

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Shark
gptkbp:aquarium_trade kept in some large aquariums
gptkbp:attacks_on_humans rare but can be fatal
gptkbp:behavior solitary or social
gptkbp:body_shape streamlined and torpedo-shaped
gptkbp:breeding_range around 15 years
gptkbp:climate_impact affected by ocean temperature changes
gptkbp:color white underbelly and grey top
gptkbp:coloration camouflage while hunting.
gptkbp:conservation_efforts various international agreements
gptkbp:conservation_status vulnerable
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in movies like Jaws
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:distribution worldwide in temperate and tropical waters
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator in marine ecosystems
gptkbp:famous_for being a top predator
gptkbp:famous_person gptkb:Deep_Blue
gptkbp:fins large dorsal fin
gptkbp:first_described_by in 1758
gptkbp:fishing_regulations protected in many areas
targeted by longlines and nets
gptkbp:fossil_record ancient relatives date back millions of years
gptkbp:genetic_studies to understand population structure
gptkbp:habitat coastal areas
coastal surface waters
gptkbp:has_pet about 1.2 meters at birth
gptkbp:has_skin rough and covered in dermal denticles
gptkbp:head powerful jaws with many teeth
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label white shark
gptkbp:hunting_technique ambush predator
mostly during the day
gptkbp:known_for powerful bite
gptkbp:length up to 7 meters
4.5 to 6.1 meters
gptkbp:lifespan 30 to 70 years
gptkbp:migration seasonal migrations
gptkbp:mouth triangular and serrated
gptkbp:notable_locations California, South Africa, Australia
gptkbp:population_threats overfishing and habitat loss
gptkbp:predators gptkb:orcas
gptkbp:public_perception often feared and misunderstood
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:mako_shark
gptkbp:reproduction ovoviviparous
gptkbp:research field studies and tagging
gptkbp:research_importance studied for conservation efforts
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Carcharodon_carcharias
gptkbp:senses excellent vision and electroreception
gptkbp:social_behavior may form temporary groups
gptkbp:social_structure often solitary
gptkbp:speed up to 56 km/h
gptkbp:swimming_depths can dive to depths of 1,200 meters
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with smaller fish like remoras
gptkbp:tourism_impact shark cage diving experiences
gptkbp:tracking_studies using satellite tags
gptkbp:vocalization limited vocal communication
gptkbp:weight up to 2,268 kg
gptkbp:young called pups
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Great_White
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6