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Wed Nov 4, 2020, 03:00 PM Nov 2020

Diver Catches Award Winning Shot After Hearing 'Whale Shark, Right Behind You!'

By Matthew Russell

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Baudin was diving off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, with a special permit. He intended to study how marine wildlife behaviors had changed as COVID-related restrictions reduced shipping traffic.

“After two hours in the water with a school of silky sharks near the surface, our boat captain yelled, ‘Whale shark, right behind you!'” Baudin said.



The whale shark approached with its mouth open wide, giving Baudin a once-in-a-lifetime view of a unique symbiotic relationship.

“The surprise was twofold when I discovered about 50 remoras peacefully enjoying a free ride in her mouth!” he said.

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https://blog.therainforestsite.greatergood.com/whale-shark-photo-award/

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Diver Catches Award Winning Shot After Hearing 'Whale Shark, Right Behind You!' (Original Post) catbyte Nov 2020 OP
Wow! wendyb-NC Nov 2020 #1
I thought those were teeth at first! Maraya1969 Nov 2020 #2
Wicked! nt Wawannabe Nov 2020 #3
Awesome shot! Solly Mack Nov 2020 #4
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