Breaching Great White Sharks

A phenomenon made famous in South Africa is the awe-inspiring breach. Launching themselves from the sea at great speeds, white sharks can easily clear the water in an attempt to attack and kill elusive pinniped prey.

Michael Rutzen is a master at eliciting this behavior from the great white shark due to his intimate knowledge of the Dyer Island's aquatic topography and years of observing the complex relationship between shark and seal.

In one day during 2000 he managed to elicit a staggering 15 breaches from great white sharks at Dyer Island, a feat that has never been matched.