Sand Tiger

An onlooker watches a sand tiger shark in the Denver Aquarium on Aug 15, 2006. Some sharks look so sleek and noble. This species just gives me the creeps.

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SteelePop [deleted] says:

beautiful
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff Croft says:

There's no doubt that the Sand Tiger is a creepy looking species, with it's large size and the way it always shows its teeth, but it's actually a fairly docile fellow. There are only a very few cases on record of one biting a human, and those were provoked attacks (where the human was tormenting the shark). Divers swim with Sand Tigers off North Carolina all the time, often even gently touching the sharks, and they don't bother them at all.

Incidentally, the Sand Tiger (also known as the Grey Nurse or Ragged Tooth shark) is one of the most popular aquarium species because it's much easy to keep healthy than many larger sharks and spectators love its scary appearance.

This is a really great shot. Aquarium shots are hard to get right, and you nailed it! Thanks for sharing. :)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Katie Tegtmeyer says:

wow, he gives me the creeps too! his 'smile' is so evil! however i'll give him the benefit of the doubt, maybe he's just one big teddy bear :p
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

makelessnoise says:

jcroft - That's wild. I never would have guessed. Thanks for the great info - it's much appreciated!

Photocat - I'm not gonna be the first to hug him. ;)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

MONKEY50 says:

WILD!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

jhawke says:

ooo - nice catch!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Space Ritual says:

now imagine you're out snorkeling and you see this swim between you and the boat

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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

makelessnoise says:

Thanks, Jen and MONEKY!

Space - I'd pray that jcroft was right.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

sharkgrrl says:

a really awesome shot...an instant FAVE!

thanks for sharing it! oh, and jcroft is right. =)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

melissa.. says:

so love it.. this is great. My bean is into sharks and will love looking at this one!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

makelessnoise says:

sharkgrrl - Thanks!

Melissa - Thanks! I'm delighted to bring a smile to Ares.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Photophool says:

An excellent shot in a difficult photographic environment. Well done.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

marf2010 says:

Great shot!!!

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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

milly says:

LOOK OUT!!! Fun shot

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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

joe5ho says:

Great shot! It turned out really good for the enviroment.

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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Rebecca Alice...<3 says:

i saw one like this in the London Aquarium and i agree - gives you the BIG creeps!! it did to me!! :[[
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

xenonb. says:

Wonderful pic!!!

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m00nbugg says:

Yikes! That shark looks like he's eyeing her for lunch!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

JonnyMoss says:

Some menace there! Excellent shot.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Leviathor says:

Superb shot, mln!

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nebarnix says:

Amazing colors
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

JWas says:

Great color! Man! I hear aquarium shots are really tough to catch right. You caught this one juuust right.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

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