The list of animals that eat great sharks isn't very large, however, they are hunted by one competing predator that's proven quite adept at eating great whites: Killer Whales (Orcas) Other Great White Sharks.
Killer “whales,” which are actually dolphins, are apex predators, and their diet includes fish, squid, seals, sea birds and whales larger than themselves, according to the Natural History Museum in London. They are the only known predators of great white sharks.
SPOILER ALERT: Researchers theorized that the 9-footer was eaten by a "colossal cannibal great white shark." Huh? Well according to tracking data, the predator would be roughly 16 feet long and weigh more than 2 tons, reports Geekosystem.
Who Would Win in a Fight Between a Great White Shark and a Giant Squid? The squid would emerge as the winner and the sea's deadliest creature. We will likely never be able to document this great battle on camera because giant squid are so elusive.
They are the largest predatory fish in the world and are also the only shark that regularly feeds on marine mammals, often hunting whales, seals and sea lions. Their only known predators are certain populations of orcas and humans.
Orcas, also known as killer whales, have been known to kill and eat several species of sharks. Since these whales possess a far superior bite force than a great white, as well as a deeper intelligence and greater speed, it is more than likely that an orca would defeat any great white in a one-on-one battle.
Whale against Shark Who would win in a fight to the death? Although the great white shark has a fearsome reputation, in a straight fight it is outclassed by the orca. Not only are orcas much bigger, they are also smarter.
Prehistoric megalodon could swallow a great white shark whole, new research shows. The ancient super-predator megalodon made an easy meal of sharks and whales according to new modelling by Aussie scientists.
On January 17, patrol helicopters off the coast of southern Australia reported seeing a great white shark “nearly as big as Jaws.” In fact, it was estimated to be up to 23ft long, only marginally smaller than the infamous movie killer — and it came to within just 100 metres of the shore.
Sharks and dolphins are two of the most formidable creatures in the ocean, but while sharks are often seen as fearsome predators, they are known to be intimidated by dolphins.
The biggest shark in the world is the whale shark
(And while you're reading, yes, sharks are fish, and yes, whale sharks are sharks and not whales.) Though there are some reports of larger individuals, the biggest specimen ever reliably measured was 18.8 metres or nearly 62 feet long! That's bigger than a school bus!
Most are around 15 feet long. Is this shark actually a great white? If it is, it is very unlikely that it was actually 30 feet long as described in the vid. The sharks that do reach 30 feet are the basking sharks.
Orcas are known to hunt great white sharks and only eat their livers. Yes, killer whales hunt sharks and whales much larger than they are when acting as a pack.
Great white sharks are not regularly consumed by humans due to the risk of dangerous bacteria and viruses that may dwell within their flesh. While it is possible to do so, it should generally be avoided as a precautionary measure.
'If an animal as big as megalodon still lived in the oceans we would know about it.' The sharks would leave telltale bite marks on other large marine animals, and their huge teeth would continue littering the ocean floors in their tens of thousands.
Mature megalodons likely did not have any predators, but newly birthed and juvenile individuals may have been vulnerable to other large predatory sharks, such as great hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna mokarran), whose ranges and nurseries are thought to have overlapped with those of megalodon from the end of the Miocene and ...
Megalodon, the biggest shark that ever lived, may have been killed off thanks to the success of the great white, new research suggests. A study of elemental traces in their teeth implies the huge sea monster faced competition for resources from its smaller and more nimble rival, say scientists.
In combat that we know of, the killer whale has always emerged victorious. Even smaller female killer whales, seem to have no trouble taking out a larger great white shark that has strayed too close to their calf.
Great white sharks, to be exact. But the true ruler of the sea is the killer whale. Killer whales are apex predators, which means they have no natural predators. They hunt in packs, much like wolves, which are also at the top of their food chain.
Exerts Most Absolute Force: Whales
A blue whale can generate a maximum force of approximately 60 kilonewtons. Whales can claim the title of the strongest creature on the planet simply due to their enormous size.