Fascinating Great White Shark against the backdrop of Geyser Rock and Dyer Island (00010456)
Description: The Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is a fascinating and efficient predator of the seas. This majestic creature roams the waters near Geyser Rock and Dyer Island off the South African coast. A variety of marine life inhabits this area, including African penguins, cormorants, and a large colony of South African fur seals (Arctocephalus pusillus). The Great White Shark, a top predator in the food chain, poses a constant threat to the resident seals. Its size, strength, and impressive jaws make it a feared hunter.
Location: Western Cape, Gansbaai/Dyer Island, South Africa
Date of Capture: 27.07.2004