Entry on the Great White Shark that features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can do to help.

This entry identifies the defining characteristics Carcharodon Carcharias, more commonly known as the Great White Shark.

The great white shark is commonly recognized as one of the most dangerous sharks. This site provides great information about the great white, including video and audio clips. Other web links are available on the site as well.

This full-color infographic illustrates the decline of the great white shark in South Africa.

This resource provides detailed information about great white sharks.

Many have tried to keep a white shark in captivity, but most of these attempts ended with dead sharks. Vox explains why. [5:54]

At this site from Unique Australian Animals you can meet the one of the most feared animals of the ocean, the Great White Shark. Learn what Great Whites are really like by reading their description at this web page.

Kids learn about the Great White Shark, king of sea on this website. Learn how this deadly shark is the leading predator of the ocean.

The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Great White Sharks (Carcharodon carcharias), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can...

Read the fifth-grade reading passage entitled "Great White Sharks" by Erin Ryan and answer the comprehension questions over the selection. PDF includes an answer key with explanations.

A concise look at the traits of the great white with a focus on it's position within the food chain.

NOVA provides a unique look into the world of sharks. Explore the "World of Sharks" for a species list, the Shark-O-Matic, diagrams, vivid descriptions of close encounters and shark attacks, and more.

From ABC News in Science, this article examines the gender role within the shark kingdom. The research is connected to the Great White Shark and it suggests that only the male shark roams, while the females stays close to home.

Small site provides information on different types of sharks: mako, thresher, hammerhead, horn, and others.

Find out about various species of sharks in this brief but informative site.

A close up photo of a scary looking great white shark as it swims through the blue water with some smaller fish close behind. Learn about different types of sharks by checking out our range of interesting shark facts for kids.

Labeled illustration of five types of sharks: mako, tiger, thresher, hammerhead, and great white.

Selected species of sharks and rays are described and illustrated with photographs.

From ABC News in Science, Anna Salleh's article explores research connected to the scientific tracking of Neale, a 2.4 meter juvenile male shark, who was captured and tagged by scientists in 2001.

From ABC News in Science, this article examines the gender role within the shark kingdom. The research is connected to the Great White Shark and it suggests that only the male shark roams, while the females stays close to home.

The KidZone shows amazing images of sharks and presents all kinds of facts and activities in a format for grade school children.

Travel with your students on a virtual field trip: learn about sharks. You will find many informative and interactive websites!

Selected species of sharks and rays are described and illustrated with photographs.

Learn about the appearance, diet, habitat, conservation status, and other fun facts about this large predator fish.