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White shark (Carcharodon carcharias) populations are frequently centred in highly productive temperate coastal waters (that is, waters characterized by an abundance of fishes and marine mammals).
Female white sharks reach sexual maturity between 12 and 18 years of age. At this stage of development, they typically measure 4.5 to 5 meters (about 15 to 16 feet) in length.1