Sharklife Great White Shark Course PG30.wmv

Use the clip to estimate the sharks sizes and sex and note the sharks behaviour. www.training.sharklife.co.za - www.underwatervideo.co.za
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Use the clip to estimate the sharks sizes and sex and note the sharks behaviour. www.training.sharklife.co.za - www.underwatervideo.co.za
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Great white sharks are attracted to the area using a combination of natural fish extracts. It can take 45 minutes or longer for any sharks to arrive. Once a shark arrives, the dive operator will assess the sharks temperament and if it appears relaxed and interested, the divers can enter the cage. www.training.sharklife.co.za - www.underwatervideo.co.za
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Like most shark species, the great white is not designed for extended periods of exertion . Thus their feeding behaviour is characterised by short powerful bursts, ambushing potential prey. If initial ambush attempts are unsuccessful, the shark rarely has the endurance to capture its escaping prey. These constraints mean that the shark will hunt at times of day when ambush tactics are most likely to be successful. Early morning and evening provide just the right light conditions to conceal ...

In Mozambique and further north, shark finning operations have increased dramatically in the last few years. These operations are run by local fishermen who target coastal sharks for their fins. This practise has been incentivised and encouraged by Asian buyers seeking shark fins. www.eoth.org - www.training.sharklife.co.za
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Use the clip below to estimate the sharks sizes and sex. Look out for any other species and note the different swimming behaviour. www.training.sharklife.co.za
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Notice how the diver maintains a confident body position, not swimming away from the shark.
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Bull sharks favor live prey and are quick to capitalize on injured fish shot by spear fishermen. www.training.sharklife.co.za
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The large male in this clip is close to 3.5m in length, he is likely to be over 40 years old.
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