The Great White Shark, (Carcharodon carcharias), also known as "the great white," "white pointer," "the white shark," or "white death," is a large lamniform shark found in coastal surface waters in all major oceans. The great white shark is known for its size, with the largest individuals known to have approached or exceeded 6 metres (20 ft) in length and 2,268 kilograms (5,000 lb) in weight. This shark reaches maturity at around 15 years of age and can have a life span of over 30 years.

First release in the popular Ocean Predators coin series from the New Zealand Mint.

Design:
Your coin depicts a high relief, finely engraved figure of a great white shark. The engraving is complemented by colour printing, a porthole-style borderdesign and unique bite-marks piercing through the coin.

Packaging:
Your coin is packaged in a circular and water-filled coin case, characteristic for this coin collection. When opened, the coin and certificate of authenticity are displayed.
 

OCEAN PREDATORS - GREAT WHITE SHARK - 2012 NEW ZEALAND MINT COINS 01 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 12- NEW ZEALAND MINT / 01- FINE SILVER COINS and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.