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Great White Sharks Scared From Their Habitat by Just 2 Predators
With its sleek body optimized for hunting, its sharp teeth, and its (somewhat undeserved) reputation for enjoying human flesh, the great white (Carcharodon carcharias) is widely regarded as one of ...
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Conservation actions for South Africa's declining white shark population now a matter of urgency, say researchers
A first regional trend assessment for white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) in South Africa" was published in the open access journal Ecological Indicators. This was followed by two articles in ...
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The Largest Carnivorous Dinosaur May Not Have Been T. Rex
If you're into sharks, that name should ring a bell: Scientists call the great white Carcharodon carcharias. Likewise, the word "carcharodontosaurid" roughly means "shark-toothed lizard" in Greek.