Action shot.

Action shot.

Check my sexy moves…

And winning smile.

Originally shared by list25

The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is a powerful apex predator lamniform shark found in all major oceans.  Mature individuals grow up to 21ft (6.4m) and can weight over 7,000 lbs. Though previously believed to have a life span of 30 years, we now know that great whites live far longer for an estimated 70 years making them one of the longest lived cartilaginous fish currently known.  Not surprising, great whites are ranked first in having the most attacks on humans (with 272 documented unprovoked attacks), however humans are not their preferred prey and it’s believed that most of these attacks are due to mistaken identities.  

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Be aware.

Be aware.

That’s ALL I ask.

Originally shared by WWF

It’s Shark Awareness Day!

No need to be afraid… This stunning basking shark may have a big mouth but it is also a filter feeder, which means it eats mainly plankton and small fish.

Although we don’t suggest that you go out there and cuddle a shark, we do encourage you to start thinking about them in a new way. As top predators, sharks play an essential role in the marine ecosystem.

We must respect them and ensure they are protected. If you love sharks, spread the word!