6.1 metres

Average size This shark is primarily a coastal and offshore inhabitant of continental shelves in temperate waters between 12 and 24 degrees Celsius.

Western Atlantic: This epipelagic fish spends long periods in coastal areas, where it hunts fish and marine mammals. Known populations exist in South Australia, Mexico and South Africa, where large numbers of sharks patrol the reef and kelp forests in search of prey. It can also be found in groups scavenging on whale carcasses or other carrion Because of their size and propensity for large prey, it is necessary to be careful when swimming with great whites, but from the safety of a steel cage it is possible to come face to face with the world’s most feared predator with minimal risk. By using surface supplied air, operators are also able to offer this activity to non-divers, making it one of the most accessible and popular types of shark tourism on the planet