The diet of the white shark includes fish, squid, and other sharks as well as sea turtles, seals, sea lions, and sea gulls. This shark has attacked small boats, sometimes sinking them, and has been known to take a larger boat by the propeller and shake it. Fishing methods include bait fishing with large fish chunks or heads while using heavy amounts of chum. Trolling can also be an effective method.It is probably the most dangerous of all sharks as far as size, strength, ability and disposition to attach are concerned however these sharks do not target humans as their prey. The white shark is also a protected species in the United States under State and Federal Regulations. Anglers who catch white sharks must immediately release the fish unharmed or may face harsh penalties. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish:
The snout is conical and ends in a point, hence the name “white pointer.” There is a large, very prominent, flattened keel on either side of the caudal peduncle. It can be distinguished from all other sharks by its teeth, which are large and triangular like stone arrowheads, with sharp, serrated cutting edges. The great “white” shark is actually a grayish brown color above, fading to an off-white color on the belly. The pectoral fins are black-tipped, and there is a black oval spot on the body just above the pectoral fins. It reaches sexual maturity at a length of 11-14 feet.