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Sand Tiger by makelessnoise.
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
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Jeff Croft  Pro User  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. :)
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Katie Tegtmeyer  Pro User  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
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makelessnoise  Pro User  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. ;)
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MONKEY50  Pro User  says:

WILD!!!!!!!!!!
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jhawke  Pro User  says:

ooo - nice catch!
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Space Ritual  Pro User  says:

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

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makelessnoise  Pro User  says:

Thanks, Jen and MONEKY!

Space - I'd pray that jcroft was right.
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sharkgrrl says:

a really awesome shot...an instant FAVE!

thanks for sharing it! oh, and jcroft is right. =)
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melissa..  Pro User  says:

so love it.. this is great. My bean is into sharks and will love looking at this one!
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makelessnoise  Pro User  says:

sharkgrrl - Thanks!

Melissa - Thanks! I'm delighted to bring a smile to Ares.
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Photophool  Pro User  says:

An excellent shot in a difficult photographic environment. Well done.
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marf2010  Pro User  says:

Great shot!!!

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*milly*  Pro User  says:

LOOK OUT!!! Fun shot

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joe5ho  Pro User  says:

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

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Rebecca Alice...<3  Pro User  says:

i saw one like this in the London Aquarium and i agree - gives you the BIG creeps!! it did to me!! :[[
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xenonb.  Pro User  says:

Wonderful pic!!!

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m00nbugg  Pro User  says:

Yikes! That shark looks like he's eyeing her for lunch!
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JonnyMoss  Pro User  says:

Some menace there! Excellent shot.
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Leviathor  Pro User  says:

Superb shot, mln!

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nebarnix  Pro User  says:

Amazing colors
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JWas  Pro User  says:

Great color! Man! I hear aquarium shots are really tough to catch right. You caught this one juuust right.
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