A young great white shark near a fish bait (00010320)
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Description: The great white shark, scientifically known as Carcharodon carcharias, is one of the most fascinating marine creatures. This image captures a young great white shark, only a few days old, swimming just below the surface of the sea. Explore the beauty and grace of this majestic predator, which calls Gansbaai and Dyer Island in South Africa home. Great white sharks are independent from birth and are already impressive hunters at a length of 1.10 to 1.50 meters.
Location: Western Cape, Gansbaai/Dyer Island, South Africa
Date of Capture: 02.08.2004