What are 5 adaptations of a shark

The great white shark is one of the most feared creatures in the ocean, but even it has had to adapt to its environment in order to survive.

Here are the most notable adaptations of the great white shark.

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1. Size

On average, great white sharks grow 15 to 17 feet long — longer than a pick-up truck. Now, it may be a dwarf compared to its prehistoric cousin, the megalodon, but then again, the megalodon fed on larger prey, including giant whales.

The great white shark’s size is enough to make it one of the ocean’s top predators, with its only predators being larger great white sharks and killer whales.

2. Color

In spite of its name, the great white shark isn’t entirely white.

Great white shark behavioral adaptations

In fact, only its underside is white, while its top is bluish gray. This coloration is a form of camouflage called countershading. From below, the great white shark is hard to see because its white skin is against the light and in the same way, from above, its