Majestic Steel Gray Great White Shark Dorsal Fin in the Ocean (00014467)

Majestic Steel Gray Great White Shark Dorsal Fin in the Ocean

Description: The steel gray Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) breaks through the ocean's surface off the coast of Gansbaai, near Dyer Island and Geyser Rock. Its powerful dorsal fin elegantly cuts through the deep blue water. The magnificent fin is a distinctive feature of this fascinating predator. Learn more about the biomechanics and unique design of its fins, which give the Great White Shark impressive maneuverability.

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

Date of Capture: 14.07.2003