Carcharodon carcharias

Carcharodon carcharias (Linnaeus, 1758) is a species of chondrichthyes belonging to the family Lamnidae (order Lamniformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the great white shark.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Carcharodon carcharias (Linnaeus, 1758) places this species within the chondrichthyes lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Lamniformes, Carcharodon carcharias exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a chondrichthyes fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Lamnidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Lamnidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.