The Great White Shark - King of the Seas and Top Predator of the Oceans (00010481)

The majestic Great White Shark off the coast of South Africa

Description: The Great White Shark, also known as Carcharodon carcharias, is a fascinating creature of the seas. This impressive predator cruises the waters near Geyser Rock and Dyer Island off the coast of South Africa. There, it shares its habitat with African penguins, cormorants, and a variety of other seabirds, as well as a large colony of South African fur seals. The Great White Shark is a surface hunter, often finding its prey at the water's surface. With its imposing size, strength, and fearsome jaws, it poses a constant threat to the local seals. Learn more about this fascinating creature and its role in the marine ecosystem.

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

Date of Capture: 12.07.2002