ASIH was founded in 1913 and is dedicated to the scientific study of fishes, amphibians and reptiles. The primary emphases of the Society are to increase knowledge about these organisms, to disseminate that knowledge, and to encourage and support young scientists who will make future advances in these fields.
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Adult specimens of the great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) average 4.3–4.6 m (14–15 ft) in length, and generally weigh 520–770 kg (1,150–1,700 lb). There are claims of huge specimens reaching up to 10 m (33 ft) in length and, although few have been properly authenticated, there is plenty of circumstantial evidence to suggest that some great whites can exceed 6 m (20 ft).