Do great white sharks live in the marmara sea?

Great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) are known to inhabit various parts of the world's oceans, but they are not known to be present in the Marmara Sea. The Marmara Sea is a relatively small, enclosed body of water located between the Aegean and Black Seas. While there have been isolated sightings of great white sharks in the Mediterranean and Black Seas, there is no evidence of them establishing a stable population in the Marmara Sea.

Great white sharks prefer open-ocean environments and are commonly found in coastal waters, continental shelves, and near oceanic islands. They are known to make long migrations and can be found in both temperate and warmer waters. However, the Marmara Sea's unique characteristics make it less suitable for great white sharks compared to their preferred habitats.

Factors such as limited water depth, high human activities, and the mixing of saltwater and freshwater in the Marmara Sea influence the distribution of marine species. The maximum depth of the Marmara Sea is around 1,350 meters (4,430 feet), which is relatively shallow compared to the depths great white sharks are known to inhabit. Additionally, the presence of significant human activities, including commercial fishing, shipping routes, and coastal development, can deter great white sharks from establishing a presence in the region.

While it's possible that individual great white sharks could occasionally enter the Marmara Sea, these occurrences would likely be transient and not indicative of a permanent population. The absence of regular sightings, historical records, and scientific studies confirming their presence indicates that great white sharks are not considered a common or resident species in the Marmara Sea.