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ħ) Great white sharks have such a strong sense of smell that they can detect a colony of seals two miles away. But when they’re older and bigger, they generally feast on sea mammals such as sea lions, seals and small whales. Phew! There are around 5-10 attacks a year, but researchers believe that, rather than preying on humans to eat them, the sharks are instead taking a “sample bite” out of curiosity, before swimming off.Ħ) So what do they eat? Well, when they’re young, they feed on small prey, such as fish and rays. Yikes! Let’s take a closer look, if you dare…ĥ) Whilst many think of these beasts as fearsome man-eaters, humans aren’t, in fact, on the great white’s menu. They have a streamlined shape and powerful tails that propel them through the water at over 60km per hour!Ĥ) Any creature unlucky enough to find itself in the gob of a great white is in for a nasty shock! Because this marine beast’s mouth is equipped with a set of 300 sharp, triangular teeth arranged in up to seven rows. Ask your parents to check out Nat Geo Kids magazine! (AD)ģ) Great white sharks are grey with a white underbelly, from where they get their name.
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