Nature · Adult female · upper aquarium length reference
How long is a great white shark?
Monterey Bay Aquarium gives white sharks an adult length up to about 6.4 meters. This female reference uses that upper metric figure in a complete snout-to-tail side view.
≈ 6.4 m
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- Aquarium-described upper adult length · approximately 6.4 meters
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- Adult female · upper aquarium length reference
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A little more perspective
The aquarium states an upper adult length of 6.4 meters and notes that females are generally larger than males. Its accompanying 20.9-foot value is rounded differently. This record keeps the stated metric reference rather than manufacturing a more precise conversion or identifying a particular shark.
The illustration shows a full adult with its mouth closed and body held straight. The complete tail fin contributes to the horizontal outline, while the dorsal and pectoral fins extend away from that axis. Their dimensions and the individual color boundary are interpretive.
Quick facts
Monterey Bay Aquarium gives white sharks an adult length up to about 6.4 meters. This female reference uses that upper metric figure in a complete snout-to-tail side view.
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Sources and measurement notes
About 6.4 meters is a large adult length reference, not a typical juvenile.
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