Where Does Great White Shark Live?

Great White Shark lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Great White Shark

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Primarily coastal surface waters, from the surf line to depths of approximately 1,200 meters (3,900 feet). They are known to make deep dives.

Environment

Temperate and subtropical coastal waters, often near seal and sea lion colonies, and in areas with abundant schooling fish. They frequent continental and insular shelves.

Geographic range

Cosmopolitan distribution in all major oceans, including the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, and the Mediterranean Sea. Major hotspots include the coasts of California, Mexico, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and the northeastern United States.

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