Baby Great White Shark (00016512)
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Description: A Baby Great White Shark with injury marks on its head is swimming six sea miles off the coast of Gansbaai, close to Dyer Island and Gyser Rock. Great White Sharks, scientifically known as Carcharodon carcharias, are fully developed at birth, measuring 1.10 to 1.50 meters in length, and are independent hunters. Their diet mainly consists of small fish and squids. Pups like this one are extremely cautious and immediately flee when an adult shark appears. Only a few manage to reach adulthood.
Location: Western Cape, , South Africa
Date of Capture: 27.07.2004