Great White Scene
Learn & ColorMediumAges 6-11
A great white cruising through open water with sun rays, kelp and a small school of fish.
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Great White Shark from Above Coloring Page
Seen from directly above, a shark looks completely different: symmetrical, with pectoral fins stretching out to each side like wings.
It is a useful view for understanding how a shark is actually built.
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About Great white shark
Seen from directly above, a shark looks completely different: symmetrical, with pectoral fins stretching out to each side like wings.
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A top-down view showing how wide a shark's pectoral fins really stretch.
Fun facts
- A shark's pectoral fins work rather like wings, helping to provide lift as it swims.
- Seen from above, a shark's body is almost perfectly symmetrical.
- Many sharks are darker on top and paler underneath, which is a form of camouflage called countershading.
- The dorsal fin helps keep the shark stable so it does not roll over.
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