Great Whites and Snell's Window?

Peeking down through a Snell's window.

Interesting mini-exposé by Neil!

It explores some of the physics behind those Great White breaching attacks on Cape Fur Seals in False Bay, South Africa.


These are the variables, including the mysterious Snell's Window - click for detail.

Intrigued?
Here is the whole short document!

They are actually making Decisions

Who?
Great Whites!

Well, we knew that didn't we?
The more interesting angle of this short article is that it focuses on Predator/Prey interaction and co-adaptation. Well, we knew that as well but still, it's nice to see it spelled out with respect to Sharks. Must be the South African track record of observing and protecting terrestrial wildlife that has led them to start asking the right questions.

As in terrestrial Conservation, Shark Conservation will not succeed unless we gather a full picture of the interactions of the animals with their Environment, of which Predation is obviously a key component.
It's a fascinating, and essential topic and I invite you to click the links and take it from there.

Enjoy!