Great white shark spotted in False Bay after eight-year absence
What to know about Great white shark spotted in False Bay after eight-year absence
A sub-adult great white shark has been sighted just north of Seal Island in False Bay by clients and crew of African Shark Eco-Charters, a company that runs licensed shark-diving excursions from Simon’s Town.
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What happened
A sub-adult great white shark has been sighted just north of Seal Island in False Bay by clients and crew of African Shark Eco-Charters, a company that runs licensed shark-diving excursions from Simon’s Town.
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