While hunting for fur seals, a Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) shows impressive beauty and elegance (00015295)

Description: The Great White Shark, scientifically known as Carcharodon carcharias, is an impressive predator of the seas. This fascinating creature roams the waters off Geyser Rock and Dyer Island on the coast of South Africa. There, it shares its habitat with African penguins, cormorants, and a variety of other seabirds, as well as a large colony of South African fur seals. The Great White Shark, a surface hunter, utilizes its impressive size, strength, and fearsome jaws to catch prey. With its large gill slits and long pectoral fins, it belongs to the mako shark family. Its attacks from the depths are notorious as it surprises its prey with high speed. This top predator sits at the top of the food chain and plays a crucial role in the ocean's ecological balance. There is still much to discover and understand about the behavior and habitat of the Great White Shark, which has been roaming the seas for millions of years. Let's protect this fascinating species together!

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

Date of Capture: 28.07.2004