Underwater photography - sharks |
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Silvertip shark (Carcharhinus albimarginatus), approaching the camera for a close look. Burma Banks, Andaman Sea. |
This female Zebra Shark (Stegostoma fasciatum) is being pursued by an amorous male. Hin Muang, Andaman Sea, Thailand. |
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| image reference code: sts 44 | image reference code: ls 30 | ||||
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Scalloped Hammerhead Shark (Sphyrna lewini), cruising in mid-water. Galapagos Islands, Equador, Pacific Ocean. |
Zebra sharks (Stegostoma fasciatum) are docile and approachable, making them favorites with underwater photographers. Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand. |
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| image reference code: hhs 6 | image reference code: dils 1 | ||||
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A group of large Tawny Nurse Sharks (Nebrius concolor) snuggle together while resting in a limestone cavern. Mergui Archipelago, Andaman Sea, Myanmar. |
This Angel Shark (Squatina sp.) was discovered at 47m depth in the Similan Islands, Thailand. Normally found in cooler waters, this animal appeared during an El Nino year (1997), when water temperatures were unusually low. Andaman Sea, Thailand. |
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| image reference code: ns 17 | image reference code: angsh 1 | ||||
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Silvertip shark (Carcharhinus albimarginatus), a magnificent resident of deep water reefs. Burma Banks, Andaman Sea. |
A diver observes a Silvertip Shark (Carcharhinus albimarginatus) from a distance. Burma Banks, Andaman Sea. |
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| image reference code: sts 55 | image reference code: dists 28 | ||||
Mark Strickland / Oceanic Impressions e-mail: info@oceanic-impressions.com |
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