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| The Great White Sharks |
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Great White Sharks are the world's largest predatory fish, reaching over 6 metres (20 feet) in
length. Armed with a lethal mouthful of serrated, razor-sharp daggers and powerful enough to
launch their 1-ton bodies clear of the water, they are the ocean's top predator and are the most
feared denizen of the sea to both sailors and sea creatures alike. |
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Their diet includes other sharks and marine mammals, including dolphins and Cape Fur Seals. At
Shark Alley, the seals are in a constant state of fear for their lives. Normally, the Great White is a
migratory predator, but with so many tasty seals hanging around.....why leave??? On occasion,
natural predation can be seen from our boat when an unfortunate seal is seized |
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When you come upon one of these magnificent creatures of the sea, you cannot help having a
great amount of respect, and you will truly consider yourself to be among a very lucky and very
small group of witnesses. There's not many people in this ‘special’ club. |
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The Great White Shark has many awesome features, and it is truly an amazing animal. The
scientific name for the Great White is Carcharodon carcharias. |
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The male Great White reaches maturity at around 13 years of age and the female at 20 years. The average size of The Great White is between 12 to 16 feet long. The growth rate is about 25-30 cm per year and can grow up to 21 feet. The Great White Shark has litters of 7-9 pups. The females may only reproduce twice in her whole life. Clearly, this is a most majestic animal. |
