Great White Shark, Carcharodon carcharias, dorsal fin

Great White Shark, Carcharodon carcharias, dorsal fin off the coast of Gansbaai, quite close to Dyer Iceland and Geyser Rock, a great white shark breaks through the water surface an individual, special distinguishing feature of the shark, unique and unmistakable. Researchers analyzed with a high-speed camera, caused by the enlarged upward fin. The flow passes the water simultaneously backwards and downwards and increases the vertical maneuverability. (Photo By: Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)