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Built for Speed

Great White Sharks are powerful swimmers, capable of going 50 kph/35 mph.
(© Michael Rutzen)

Great White Sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) are powerful swimmers, capable of going 50 kph / 35 mph. They can migrate long distances, from Hawaii to California, and from South Africa to Australia.

More about the great white shark can be found in our Great White Shark featured story.

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