Fascinating sight of a Great White Shark with an open mouth at the sea surface (00000356)

Great White Sharks: Feared Predators of the Seas

Description: The Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is one of the most fascinating and feared inhabitants of the oceans. This majestic creature emerges here off the coast of Gansbaai, South Africa, near Dyer Island. Its imposing appearance from the depths of the ocean, with an open mouth and an intensely dark blue shining eye, is a sight to behold. With its sharp teeth, powerful jaw, and the ability to breach out of the water, the Great White Shark embodies the top of the food chain and the eternal fascination for researchers and adventurers alike.

Location: Western Cape, Gansbaai/Dyer Island, South Africa

Date of Capture: 14.05.2000