Great white sharks cruise the shallow waters just off the coast of the crowded beaches of South Africa's Mossel Bay. It's not exactly known why the sharks are so close to shore.
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Shark Week: Sharks Patrol Crowded Beach
Great white sharks cruise the shallow waters just off the coast of the crowded beaches of South Africa's Mossel Bay. It's not exactly known why the sharks are so close to shore.
Added: Jul 22, 2010
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