Fish
Great White Shark
The ocean's most famous apex predator
Family Lamnidae
Lamnidae is a taxonomic family in the order Lamniformes, class Chondrichthyes. Global Animal Guide profiles 3 of its members: Great White Shark, Shortfin Mako Shark and Porbeagle. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Lamnidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great White Shark Carcharodon carcharias | 1,100 kg | 4.6 m | 56 km/h | 70 yrs | Oceans | Vulnerable |
| Shortfin Mako Shark Isurus oxyrinchus | 570 kg | 3.2 m | 74 km/h | 30 yrs | Oceans | Endangered |
| Porbeagle Lamna nasus | 100 kg | 2.5 m | 40 km/h | 30 yrs | North America, Europe, South America, Africa, Oceania | Vulnerable |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
