Cape Gannet flying, Mossel Bay, South Africa

Seal Island, Mossel Bay, South Africa (July 2019)

This image was taken during the Great White Shark trip organised by Natures Images and led by Mark Sisson. The Cape Gannet was seen from a boat during a cage diving trip run by White Shark Africa of Mossel Bay. A bait of tuna heads was used to attract sharks to the boat.

Cape Gannet is classified as Endangered. For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Cape gannet (Morus capensis) / Wikipedia
Cape Gannet Morus capensis / Bird Forum
Cape Gannet Morus capensis / BirdLife International

Shooting Time 11:24
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/3200
Av(Aperture Value) 6.3
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 320

Latitude 34 09 2.4 S
Longitude 22 07 17.0 E
Altitude 9.30m