Monterey photographer takes incredible snap of great white shark inches from his camera

Just when you thought it was safe to look at your screen… Great white shark appears to be leaping right towards you in terrifying image

  • Scott Davis, from Monterey, California, captured shot off coast of South Africa
  • Marine biologist turned photojournalist, 50, previously studied sharks in U.S.
  • Between 300 and 500 great white sharks now live off the coast of South Africa 

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A photographer managed to capture this incredible shot of a great white shark just inches from his camera while on holiday in South Africa. 

Scott Davis, from Monterey, California, was leading a photography trip when he snapped the terrifying photos.

The 50 year old said: ‘I was leading a photography trip in South Africa when I took the photo.

Scott Davis, from Monterey, California, captured this incredible shot of a great white shark just inches from his camera off the coast of South Africa

The former marine biologist turned photojournalist, 50, said the deep sea predator was poking his head out of the water for a closer look

The former marine biologist turned photojournalist, 50, said the deep sea predator was poking his head out of the water for a closer look

‘The great white shark poked its head out of the water for a closer look at what was going on and was a mere inches away from my camera – his teeth were very impressive.’

Mr Davis is a former marine biologist turned photojournalist, and previously studied the deep sea predator off the western coast of the US.

He added: ‘For me, white sharks have always been a source of endless fascination and to spend time with them is always special.’

A recent study in the area found that there are only around 300 to 500 great white sharks left off the coast of South Africa.

Great white sharks are classified as a vulnerable species. 

A recent study in the area found that there are only around 300 to 500 great white sharks left off the coast of South Africa

A recent study in the area found that there are only around 300 to 500 great white sharks left off the coast of South Africa

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