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CONSERVATION, EDUCATON AND DEDICATION - THE "THREE MUSKETEERS" OF THE WHITE SHARK'S ULTIMATE SURVIVAL!

Conservation encompasses many things - from the very air that we breathe, to the great rain forests of the Amazon, from every endangered species of animal or bird, to the smallest creature in the ocean, to one of the most feared - the Great White Shark, which is the focus of this article.

Sharks are quite possibly one of the most feared sea creatures. From the smallest sand shark to the gigantic whale shark, they are sleek, muscled and very agile. Wonderfully equipped predators, they can sense blood from more than a kilometer away! They are greatly feared by other creatures beneath the waves. By nature they are unpredictable, especially true of the most magnificent of all --- the Great White.

What do YOU know about the Great White? Allow me to give you some facts which will broaden your knowledge and increase your understanding of these amazing creatures.

The white shark is the largest predatory fish in the oceans of the world. It can grow to a length of at least 7 meters and weigh over 3 tons!

Although intelligent, natural learners, they cannot be trained by human contact. Senses are highly developed and they can smell fish or blood from at least 100 meters away.

The largest concentrations of white sharks is in regions where water temperatures range between 10 and 20c. The South African coast, close to the city of Cape Town, is particularly prevalent.

Thousands of tourists from all over the world visit the Overstrand region of the Cape Coast each year. They are attracted by the unique beauty of the land and marine environment. They come because they are passionate about the conservation of these magnificent sea creatures, always willing to learn and do their "bit".

And of course, they come to participate in the exciting "cage shark dives" especially to see the Great White close up in its natural habitat!

By:
Charmaine Beukes WSP

Would YOU like to experience the absolute magic of SHARK CAGE DIVING, further education and much, much more. For more info on our community projects, unsurpassed hospitality and exciting tours, visit www.whitesharkprojects.co.za