Mako Shark caudal fin / tail, at sea off Cape Point, South Africa

At sea off the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa (July 2019)
This image was taken during the Great White Shark trip organised by Natures Images and led by Mark Sisson. The shark was seen from the boat during a shark cage diving trip run by Apex Shark Expeditions of Simon's Town, False Bay. A bait of tuna heads was used to attract sharks (and sea birds) to the boat.
Status is classified as Endangered. For more information on this species of shark see the following links:
Shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus) / Wikipedia
Longfin mako shark (Isurus paucus) / Wikipedia
Mako Shark Identification Guide / CITES Sharks and Rays
Shooting Time 10:27
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2000
Av(Aperture Value) 4.5
Exposure Compensation +2/3
ISO Speed 800
Latitude 34 25 26.7 S
Longitude 18 26 35.5 E
Altitude 1.10m
This image was taken during the Great White Shark trip organised by Natures Images and led by Mark Sisson. The shark was seen from the boat during a shark cage diving trip run by Apex Shark Expeditions of Simon's Town, False Bay. A bait of tuna heads was used to attract sharks (and sea birds) to the boat.
Status is classified as Endangered. For more information on this species of shark see the following links:
Shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus) / Wikipedia
Longfin mako shark (Isurus paucus) / Wikipedia
Mako Shark Identification Guide / CITES Sharks and Rays
Shooting Time 10:27
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2000
Av(Aperture Value) 4.5
Exposure Compensation +2/3
ISO Speed 800
Latitude 34 25 26.7 S
Longitude 18 26 35.5 E
Altitude 1.10m
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