Young Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias), foraging during a relatively good underwater visibility. (00010288)

Description: Great White shark/Carcharodon carcharias Young Great White shark hunting directly beneath the water surface Six sea miles from the coast of Gansbaai, quite close to Dyer Island and Gyser Rock, a young Great White Shark is seen moving close to the water surface. Great White Sharks are fully developed after birth – at this point in time they are 1.10 to 1.60 meters long – and can take care of themselves from the start. Their nourishment consists of smaller fish and squids. Pups are very careful and vanish off the scene as soon as they see a full-grown shark. Only very few pups reach adulthood.

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

Date of Capture: 12.07.2002