Captivating Encounter: Great White Shark off the Coast of South Africa (00015344)
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Description: The Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is one of the most fascinating predators of the oceans. This stunning image captures a large Great White Shark as it patrols off the coast of South Africa near Dyer Island. In the waters around Geyser Rock, it encounters a massive seal colony, its main prey. While the seals feel safe on land or in shallow waters, they must navigate a perilous zone on their way to and from their fishing grounds in the open sea, where the Great Whites lurk. The high concentration of these majestic predators is directly linked to the presence of the seals, which are a special delicacy for them.
Location: Western Cape, Gansbaai/Dyer Island, South Africa
Date of Capture: 02.08.2004