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Underwater shot at sandy seafloor of scuba diver standing in full mesh suit holding filming gear and large bait fish with sharks following behind
Underwater shot at sandy seafloor of scuba diver standing in full mesh suit holding filming gear and large bait fish with sharks following behind

Underwater shot at sandy seafloor of scuba diver standing in full mesh suit holding filming gear and large bait fish with sharks following behind

Photographer (born 1935)
DateJanuary 1980
Object numberANMS1454[365]
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
DescriptionGrey reef sharks are a common species on coral reefs, sometimes confused for the Galapagos Shark but can be differentiated by the number of precaudal vertebrae and colouration of their tail. They are inquisitive and known to approach divers however they can be startled leading them to perform a specific threat-display. This display involves exaggerated movements of the head, back and swim style that has sometimes been seen as a horizontal spiral or figure-8 loop in front of its perceived aggressor. For this reason, caution is advised when diving in known habitats.
Underwater shot at sandy seafloor of the back of scuba diver in full mesh suit filming a school of sharks
Underwater shot at sandy seafloor of the back of scuba diver in full mesh suit filming a school of sharks
Valerie Taylor
January 1980
Underwater shot at sandy seafloor of the side of scuba diver kneeling in full mesh suit filming a school of sharks
Underwater shot at sandy seafloor of the side of scuba diver kneeling in full mesh suit filming a school of sharks
Valerie Taylor
January 1980
Underwater shot at sandy seafloor of the side of scuba diver kneeling in full mesh suit filming a school of sharks
Underwater shot at sandy seafloor of the side of scuba diver kneeling in full mesh suit filming a school of sharks
Valerie Taylor
January 1980
Underwater shot at sandy seafloor of the side of scuba diver kneeling in full mesh suit filming a school of sharks
Underwater shot at sandy seafloor of the side of scuba diver kneeling in full mesh suit filming a school of sharks
Valerie Taylor
January 1980
Underwater shot at sandy seafloor of the side of scuba diver kneeling in full mesh suit filming a school of sharks
Underwater shot at sandy seafloor of the side of scuba diver kneeling in full mesh suit filming a school of sharks
Valerie Taylor
January 1980
Underwater shot at sandy seafloor of a scuba diver kneeling in full mesh suit filming a second diver with school of sharks and Whitetip Reef Shark in foreground
Underwater shot at sandy seafloor of a scuba diver kneeling in full mesh suit filming a second diver with school of sharks and Whitetip Reef Shark in foreground
Valerie Taylor
January 1980
Underwater shot at sandy seafloor of the side of scuba diver kneeling in full mesh suit filming a school of sharks
Underwater shot at sandy seafloor of the side of scuba diver kneeling in full mesh suit filming a school of sharks
Valerie Taylor
January 1980
Underwater shot at sandy seafloor of the side of scuba diver kneeling in full mesh suit with underwater camera aimed at a large bitten fish and multiple sharks
Underwater shot at sandy seafloor of the side of scuba diver kneeling in full mesh suit with underwater camera aimed at a large bitten fish and multiple sharks
Valerie Taylor
January 1980
Underwater shot at sandy sea floor of scubadiver in full mesh suit filming group of sharks around coral
Underwater shot at sandy sea floor of scubadiver in full mesh suit filming group of sharks around coral
Valerie Taylor
1953-2000
Underwater shot at sandy sea floor of scubadiving in full mesh suit filming group of Sharks
Underwater shot at sandy sea floor of scubadiving in full mesh suit filming group of Sharks
Valerie Taylor
1953-2000
Underwater shot at reef bed of group of Grey Reef Sharks eating bait with camera equipment in left foreground
Underwater shot at reef bed of group of Grey Reef Sharks eating bait with camera equipment in left foreground
Valerie Taylor
1953-2000
Underwater shot at reef bed of shark with large fish bait in it's mouth and large fish in background
Underwater shot at reef bed of shark with large fish bait in it's mouth and large fish in background
Valerie Taylor
December 1989