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Category change, removed section and removed fact citation; it's not based on an individual shark, but it is based on shark behavior that has been observed in nature (rarely)
== Attacks on humans ==
== Attacks on humans ==
Most attacks on surfers and bathers are believed to cases of mistaken identity, and they are generally not finished off, their [[flavor]] comparing poorly with that of a [[blubber]]y [[pinniped]]. However, some rogue individuals will develop a taste for human flesh and attack repeatedly. The book and film ''[[Jaws]]'' is based on such individuals {{fact}}.
Most attacks on surfers and bathers are believed to cases of mistaken identity, and they are generally not finished off, their [[flavor]] comparing poorly with that of a [[blubber]]y [[pinniped]]. However, although it is rare, there are cases of rogue individuals who were purposely attack humans. The book and film ''[[Jaws]]'' is based on these rogue individuals.
Great white sharks have recently become rare due to human persecution, and are now protected in [[South Africa]] and [[Australia]].
Great white sharks have recently become rare due to human persecution, and are now protected in [[South Africa]] and [[Australia]].
{{DEFAULTSORT:Shark, great white}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Shark, great white}}
[[Category:Fish]]
[[Category:Sharks]]
[[Category:Dangerous animals]]
[[Category:Dangerous animals]]