Fascinating Great White Shark off the coast of Gansbaai and Dyer Island (00015558)
Description: The majestic Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) roams the waters off the coast of Gansbaai and Dyer Island in the Western Cape, South Africa. Here, it observes with fascination a large colony of South African fur seals (Arctocephalus pusillus). As a predator at the top of the food chain, the Great White Shark is a captivating yet feared creature of the seas. Learn more about its behavior, adaptations, and the threats that endanger this fascinating hunter.
Location: Western Cape, Gansbaai/Dyer Island, South Africa
Date of Capture: 27.07.2004