Is a great white shark a mammal?

No, a shark is not a mammal; it is classified as a fish. Sharks are not mammals because They have no hair or fur; They do not feed their young on milk; They do not breath air; Sharks are all cartilaginous (they have no ossified bones). They all obtain the oxygen they need using gills perfused by water. read more

The great white shark is a fish. Great white shakes are the biggest fish of prey in the world. These large fish are carnivorous, and some of their preferred food sources of food include sea turtles, sea lions and seals. read more

Various non-mammals, such as certain species of snakes and lizards, give birth to live young. The main defining characteristic of mammals is the possession of mammary glands (hence the name 'mammal'). read more