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Great White shark

The great white shark is a ‘knight in white and silver satin’

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Despite its reputation as a terrible killer, the beautiful and charismatic great white shark is less of a threat to you than your own toaster.

An Ecuadorean stray named Arthur who won the hearts of millions after he adopted a team of Swedish trekkers.

Shaggy dogs, sexy sharks, boozy birds — it’s the top animal stories of 2014

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Great White Shark Lydia being tagged off the coast of Florida on March 2, 2013.

Why this Great White Shark has fans and followers around the world

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An Instagram photo of a great white shark by Michael Muller.

Shark photographer Michael Muller goes uncaged to capture the best photos

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A Great White Shark makes a transatlantic crossing — and you can follow along

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South Africa Shark Spotters

Cape Town has a unique shark alert system: a team of lookouts who sound warnings to swimmers when great whites are in the water.

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South Africa Shark Spotters

Cape Town has a unique shark alert system: a team of lookouts who sound warnings to swimmers when great whites are in the water.

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