Tuesday 8 May 2012

What is the feeding behavior of Great White Sharks ?


Research on interactions between Great Whites Sharks and species of seals and sea lions suggests that
Great Whites Sharks hunt their prey visually. Using their dark dorsal colours to help them blend in while
cruising near rocky bottoms , they watch for seals on the surface above. When an animal’s sighted, they accelerate quickly to the surface and ram into their prey, simultaneously stunning it and taking a large bite. They then return to feed on the carcass. It should be noted that great whites often receive considerable injuries from their prey, many have been observed with deep scarring on the head from the teeth and claws of elephant seals and sea lions.
                                               
                                                             Great Whites Shark attacks seal !!!

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