dusky shark, Carcharhinus obscurus, attacking and feeding on sardine bait ball of South American pilchards, Sardinops sagax, during annual sardine run, South Africa, Indian Ocean


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Image ID: 0175953-MAW.jpg

Dusky Shark | Carcharhinus obscurus

dusky shark, Carcharhinus obscurus, attacking and feeding on sardine bait ball of South American pilchards, Sardinops sagax, during annual sardine run, South Africa, Indian Ocean
Credit to: Blue Planet Archive / Michael Aw

Image dimensions: 3600x2571

URL for this image: https://pictures.blueplanetarchive.com/image/I0000k7ELZtCGeI8