How can you tell a male and feamale geart white shark apart?

Male and female great white sharks can be distinguished by the following characteristics:

1.体型:

Male great white sharks are generally smaller than females, with an average length of 13-16 feet (4-4.8 meters). Females, on the other hand, are larger and can grow up to 20 feet (6 meters) long.

2.鳍:

Male great white sharks have longer pectoral(chest) fins than females. The pectoral fins of males can be equal to at least one-fourth of their total body length, while in females, they are usually shorter, making up less than one-fourth of their body length.

3.体型形状:

Male great white sharks have a more slender and streamlined body shape compared to females. Females have a more robust body shape with a broader head and snout.

4.牙:

Male great white sharks tend to have smaller teeth than females. Male sharks have narrower, more pointed teeth designed for catching prey, while females have broader, more serrated teeth for holding onto larger prey.

5.交配疤痕:

During mating, make great white sharks bite the female's pectoral fins, leaving behind distinct scarring. This phenomenon can help identify mature male great white sharks.