In 1758, Carolus Linnaeus gave the great white shark its first scientific name, Squalus carcharias. Later, Sir Andrew Smith gave it Carcharodon as its generic name in 1833, and also in 1873.
(from wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_white_shark)
The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias), also known as the great white, white pointer, white shark, or white death, is a species of large lamniform shark which can be found in the coastal surface waters of all the major oceans. The great white shark is mainly known for its size, with mature individuals growing up to 6.1 m (20 ft) in length and more than 1,900 kg (4,200 lb) in weight.[3][4][5][6] Although some controversial reports have been published of great white sharks measuring over 7 m (23 ft) and 3,324 kg (7,328 lb) in weight.[7] This shark reaches its maturity around 15 years of age and was previously believed to have a life span of over 30 years. The true lifespan of great white sharks is far longer, now estimated to be as long as 70 years or more, making it one of the longest lived cartilaginous fish currently known.[8] Male great white sharks take 26 years to reach sexual maturity, while the females take 33 years to be ready to produce offspring.[9] Great white sharks can accelerate to over 56 km/h (35 mph).[10]
The great white shark has no natural predators other than the killer whale.[11] The great white shark is arguably the world’s largest known extant macropredatory fish, and is one of the primary predators of marine mammals. It is also known to prey upon a variety of other marine animals, including fish and seabirds. It is the only known surviving species of its genus Carcharodon, and is ranked first in having the most recorded attacks on humans
This is an Audio Drama work of EXPANDED Fan fiction paying tribute to the films
that kept us all afraid of the water….
This Audio Drama mini-series takes place AFTER the films from Jaws-y uno and Jaws-y Deux, and expands on the CLASSICS in AUDIO DRAMA Stereo-FEAR….
Welcome to the New England seaside town of Amity…
Get to know the upstanding Brody family, and contrast that with the picturesque Fishing hamlet hiding a dark and seedy under belly as evidenced by the newly elected mayor….
It’s 1985, A decade after this sleepy (in the off-season), tourist fishing village was attacked by not one, but TWO Carcharodons… But that was a DECADE AGAO…
The city council was voted out of office… The Police Chief lost his job…
A DECADE later, a new mayor (and former mayor) has been re-elected to office, so even as the champagne corks pop and the Spring Break Beach season is opening….. Something lurks in the depths….
Just when you thought it was safe to go BACK into the AUDIO DRAMA…
Amity: DARK WATERS!
