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The Great White (Carcharodon carcharias) has existed for over 5 million years and much of what is known today about the giant sharks of the past is because of studies of the modern great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias (Carcharodon means sharpened tooth in Greek), which first appeared during the pliocene. The modern-day version is thought to be threatened, and thus is a protected species in many areas. Some scientists think its closest relative is the Megalodon which they term Carcharodon megalodon. Others think they branched off earlier, and call the Megalodon Carcharocles megalodon. Those feel the great White is descended from the Mako Shark, genus Isurus. Whatever the case, they are the largest of predatory sharks extant, and as such inspire awe among all who see them. Click on picture to see larger picture |