Of the 350 species of shark in the world, few capture the imagination like the Great White Shark – after all, they’re one of the planet’s fiercest predators, measuring up to 6 metres long and clocking speeds of 56 kilometres per hour. But are these big fish simply misunderstood? In this episode of Wild Lives, marine biologist Kelly Baker shares her stories about life with these giants in Gansbaai, near Cape Town in South Africa, revealing their fascinating behaviours and individual personalities, and explaining exactly what happens with their arch nemesis – the killer whale, or orca – rolls into town.

<p>Of the 350 species of shark in the world, few capture the imagination like the Great White Shark &ndash; after all, they&rsquo;re one of the planet&rsquo;s fiercest predators, measuring up to 6 metres long and clocking speeds of 56&nbsp;kilometres per hour. But are these big fish simply misunderstood? In this episode of Wild Lives, marine biologist Kelly Baker shares her stories about life with these giants in Gansbaai, near Cape Town in South Africa, revealing their fascinating behaviours and individual personalities, and explaining exactly what happens with their arch nemesis &ndash; the killer whale, or orca &ndash; rolls into town.</p>

Get up close and personal with the animals you love! Season 2 of your favourite wildlife podcast shares the real-life stories of life in the field with naturalists, rangers, photographers, adventurers and a whole lot more. Powered by Faunographic and hosted by Australian journalist and photographer, Rachelle Mackintosh, each episode reveals deeply personal frontline stories as we get close to tigers, great white sharks, wolves, grizzly bears – and everything with fur, feathers and fins in between. From jaw-dropping close encounters to poignant insights into what makes these creatures tick, WILD LIVES by Faunographic will give you all the feels. Subscribe today!

<p>Get up close and personal with the animals you love! Season 2 of your favourite wildlife podcast shares the real-life stories of life in the field with naturalists, rangers, photographers, adventurers and a whole lot more. Powered by Faunographic and hosted by Australian journalist and photographer, Rachelle Mackintosh, each episode reveals deeply personal frontline stories as we get close to tigers, great white sharks, wolves, grizzly bears &ndash; and everything with fur, feathers and fins in between. From jaw-dropping close encounters to poignant insights into what makes these creatures tick, WILD LIVES by Faunographic will give you all the feels. Subscribe today!</p>

WILD LIVES

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Of the 350 species of shark in the world, few capture the imagination like the Great White Shark – after all, they’re one of the planet’s fiercest predators, measuring up to 6 metres long and clocking speeds of 56 kilometres per hour. But are these big fish simply misunderstood? In this episode of Wild Lives, marine biologist Kelly Baker shares her stories about life with these giants in Gansbaai, near Cape Town in South Africa, revealing their fascinating behaviours and individual personalities, and explaining exactly what happens with their arch nemesis – the killer whale, or orca – rolls into town.

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