The great white shark is an apex predator that primarily feeds on fish, seals, sea lions, and turtles. It is a powerful swimmer that can reach speeds of up to 35 miles per hour (56 kilometers per hour). The great white shark is also a very efficient hunter that uses its keen eyesight and powerful jaws to capture prey.
The great white shark is a top predator, meaning that it has few natural predators. Its only real predators are humans and killer whales. The great white shark is a popular target for sport fishing and is also hunted for its meat and fins. The great white shark is considered a vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).