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Underwater shot of dimly lit Blue Shark with free diver in background pointing camera towards the shark's tail
Underwater shot of dimly lit Blue Shark with free diver in background pointing camera towards the shark's tail

Underwater shot of dimly lit Blue Shark with free diver in background pointing camera towards the shark's tail

Photographer (born 1935)
Date1953-2000
Object numberANMS1454[240]
NamePhotographic slide
MediumColour slide transparency
DimensionsOverall (inc carrier) 50 x 50 mm
Copyright© Valerie Taylor
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineAustralian National Maritime Museum Collection Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Valerie Taylor in memory of Ron Taylor
DescriptionBlue Sharks (Prionace glauca), also known as blue whalers, are found across the open tropical and temperate waters of the world. They are one of many “requiem” sharks from the family Carcharhinidae, which also includes bull sharks and lemon sharks. Blue sharks are known for their speed and striking blue colour, and though they may approach divers and boats, they rarely attack humans.