How long do great white sharks live?

Great white sharks have a life span of at least 60 years. At the very beginning, two to 12 baby sharks, or pups, grow inside their mother for a full year before she gives birth.

Great white sharks' abilities and structure make them the ultimate ocean predators. They must be smart, because they need to outwit the intelligent seals and dolphins that serve as food. The sharks' most acute sense is smell. They hunt prey in cooperative groups, and they share the kill. Great whites are fast, reaching speeds up to 35 miles an hour. In addition, these ocean creatures are toothy, with seven rows totaling 300 teeth.