Sharks that go after larger prey need a different strategy and a different sort of tooth. They tear into their prey several times, biting off large pieces of flesh. Sharks in this group, which includes the infamous great white shark , have wide serrated teeth. Many sharks have combinations of long pointed teeth and wider serrated teeth, so they can hold their prey in place while they cut into it. A 15-foot great white shark.
Great whites attack their prey with a mouthful of razor sharp, serrated triangular teeth.
Shark teeth have the same basic consistency as our teeth, but they don't sit in the mouth in the same way. Our teeth rest in sockets, and aren't replaced after childhood. Shark teeth are attached to the jaw by soft tissue, and they fall out all the time. In some sharks, such as the great white, these teeth are arranged in several rows. Click the button to see how a shark bites its prey.