By Josie January 25th, 2023
In a heart-stopping encounter captured on camera in August 2016 by diver Craig Capehart, a great white shark is seen breaking into a shark cage.
Miraculously, the diver emerges unscathed. This shark wasn’t looking for a snack but was probably just curious.
While incidents like the one captured in the video are rare, this raw footage does remind us of the inherent risks involved.
As with any wildlife experience, you must always consider the very unpredictable nature of wildlife - meaning there’s always a risk, although small.
Adult great whites can reach lengths of over 20 feet and weigh up to 5,000 pounds.
Their size is not just for show; it plays a critical role in their effectiveness as top predators, enabling them to take down large prey such as seals, dolphins, and even smaller sharks.
Great white sharks possess a formidable set of teeth, designed for slicing through flesh and bone.
An adult shark can have up to 300 serrated, triangular teeth arranged in several rows.
Unlike humans, these sharks continuously grow and replace their teeth throughout their lives.
An individual great white can go through thousands of teeth in a lifetime. This regeneration ensures that they always have sharp, robust teeth necessary for effective hunting.