How many teeth do an adult shark have?

The number of teeth that an adult shark has varies greatly depending on the species. For example, the great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) has about 3,000 teeth at any given time, while the whale shark (Rhincodon typus) has only about 300. Most shark species have multiple rows of teeth, with the teeth in the front row being the largest and most visible. As the teeth in the front row are lost or damaged, they are replaced by new teeth from the rows behind them. This process ensures that sharks always have a full set of teeth for hunting and feeding.