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Underwater shot of a Blue Shark and Valerie Taylor scuba diving near surface
Underwater shot of a Blue Shark and Valerie Taylor scuba diving near surface

Underwater shot of a Blue Shark and Valerie Taylor scuba diving near surface

Photographer (1934 - 2012)
Date1953-2000
Object numberANMS1454[274]
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.