A Fascinating Sight: The Great White Shark in Action (00010241)

Breaching Great White Shark in the Late Afternoon Light

Description: The Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is one of the most fascinating creatures of the sea. This stunning image captures a breaching Great White Shark in the late afternoon light. On Seal Island, off the coast of South Africa, these majestic predators hunt seals. Suddenly, the shark propels out of the water and grabs the decoy seal. A moment full of tension and power, captured in this impressive photograph.

Location: Western Cape, Seal Island, South Africa

Date of Capture: 20.07.2002