Range of the White shark , Carcharodon carcharias Very few whites are seen or taken in offshore longlining operations. They seem to be primarily a coastal shark, cruising within the continental shelves, as indicated in this sketch of their range. The larger whites are primarily marine mammal eaters. I added in a page to help differentiate a Mako and Porbeagle . Below are links to all the pages on the website.
Scientific names Explains the use of common and scientific names of sharks.
New England Sharks Tells what shark species come into our coastal New England waters. Species by month Relationship of blue, thresher, mako and porbeagle populations during different months. A whole page devoted to the Thresher , Alopias vulpinus. A whole page devoted to the Blue , Prionace glauca. Lamnidae shark family Gives characteristics of this interesting shark family.