Where are Great White Sharks? Great white sharks are globally distributed with concentrations near South Africa, Australia/New Zealand, the North Atlantic, and Northeastern Pacific.

South Africa is arguably the most famous country for Great White Shark sightings, specifically in areas like Gansbaai, which is often called the "Great White Capital of the World." The country pioneered cage diving, allowing tourists to see these predators up close in their natural habitat. Australia is also world-renowned, particularly the Neptune Islands in South Australia, where clear waters provide excellent visibility for divers. In North America, the United States is a major hub, with significant populations found off the coast of California (the Farallon Islands) and increasingly around Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Mexico's Guadalupe Island was a premier destination until recent government closures for conservation. These locations are "hotspots" because they host large colonies of seals and sea lions, which serve as the primary food source for these massive sharks.