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(Image credit: © Jeremy Stafford-Deitsch, www.sharktrust.org Used with permission.)

The great white shark heads straight toward the cage while the divers inside look on. The photographer Jeremy Stafford-Deitsch, whom is devoted to educating the public about sharks and shark conservation provided this interesting fact: ”Shark attacks on humans are extremely rare and usually non-fatal events: the vast majority of over 450 species of shark have no interest in eating people…” For more information, visit www.sharktrust.org

Photogenic

(Image credit: © Carl Roessler, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Used with permission.)

An enthusiastic diver courageously takes a picture of the great white shark that stands before him.

Big Bite

(Image credit: © Carl Roessler, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Used with permission.)

A hungry white shark attempts to take a bite out of the cage.

Cruise Control

(Image credit: © Scott Anderson / NOAA Photo Library. Used with permission.)

A large white shark is cruising offshore from the Farallon Islands.

Aquarium Life

(Image credit: © Monterey Bay Aquarium 2004. Used with permission.)

A great white shark at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Home Cooking

(Image credit: © Callaghan Fritz-Cope / Pelagic Shark Research Foundation Used with permission.)

The white shark is shown eating an unidentifiable creature.