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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 found in highly productive temperate coastal waters, which are rich in fishes and marine mammals. While some individuals may reside in these feeding areas year-round, field studies indicate that most white sharks that travel far out to sea or into tropical waters return to these temperate feeding grounds on an annual basis.12