Exciting Encounter: Great White Shark and South African Fur Seals off Dyer Island (00001715)
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Description: The Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is a fascinating predator that prowls the waters off Dyer Island in search of prey. Near the rocky island of Geyser Rock, a large seal colony resides, drawing in the White Sharks every year. With a population of approximately 60,000 animals, the South African Fur Seals (Arctocephalus pusillus) are a coveted food source for these majestic marine creatures.
Location: Western Cape, Gansbaai/Dyer Island, South Africa
Date of Capture: 10.05.2001