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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).
White sharks are primarily solitary animals, though they do not adhere to a rigid social structure. While they are largely independent, there is evidence that some individuals may be territorial and establish dominance hierarchies when congregating in feeding areas.1
Additionally, researchers have observed instances where white sharks travel in pairs or associate with one another for extended periods. While they do not typically form schools like some other shark species, their behavior can change in the presence of food; when multiple sharks gather to feed, they may exhibit competitive interactions.12