This nickname stems from their:
* Predatory nature: Great Whites are apex predators, sitting at the top of the marine food chain.
* Pack hunting behavior: While not technically pack hunters like wolves, they have been observed cooperating in hunting situations, circling and harassing prey.
* Aggression and strength: Great Whites are powerful and aggressive hunters with a formidable bite force.
While other shark species are also apex predators, the Great White's combination of size, strength, and hunting prowess has earned it the "wolves of the sea" moniker.