A lifelike seal decoy captivates the majestic Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) (00015426)
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Description: The Great White shark, also known as Carcharodon carcharias, elegantly cruises through the clear waters near Geyser Rock and Dyer Island off the coast of South Africa. In this mesmerizing underwater world, home to African penguins, cormorants, and a variety of other seabirds, as well as a large colony of South African fur seals (Arctocephalus pusillus), the Great White shark stands as the undisputed apex predator, crucial for maintaining the ecological balance of the ocean.
Location: Western Cape, Gansbaai/Dyer Island, South Africa
Date of Capture: 06.08.2004