Battle Scars

It’s not uncommon to see great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias), like Harvey (#48) seen here, covered in lacerations, bite marks, and scars. Many of the scars are inflicted by other white shark either during mating or as a result of “competitive biting.” White sharks are also susceptible to injuries from prey items such as bites and clawing from sea lions and seals. In addition to natural injuries, man-made threats such as boat propellers, fishing gear, and trash items have also been known to damage to white sharks.