Young portrait of a Great White Shark in the waters off Gansbaai (00016492)
Description: The Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is one of the most fascinating marine creatures. This stunning portrait captures a young Great White Shark in the waters off Gansbaai, South Africa. Great White Sharks are inherently impressive predators that rule the top of the food chain. This young specimen displays its dark blue upper side and the distinctive snow-white underside as it gracefully glides through the plankton-rich waters.
Location: Western Cape, Gansbaai/Dyer Island, South Africa
Date of Capture: 27.07.2004