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  • Even though the lovely ladies at Tiger Beach usually move quite slowly, they do expect divers to move out of their way. After all, they're the biggest fish in that particular part of the sea. This can cause some confusion, especially when divers don't keep an eye on the sharks that surround them. Notice the diver that got knocked over by the tigress in this picture? Notice the lemon shark just next to him? No reaction. Despite what the media would like you to believe, even a diver losing control and falling over right next to a shark doesn't just end up as shark food, let alone someone that remains in charge of the situation. Sharks are used to other animals trying to get away from them, so people standing their ground (or swimming towards them even!) actually confuse and intimidate them quite a bit. Every species is different though. Tiger sharks for example are too curious and confident to care much about what other animals or people do or don't do, whereas hammerheads get spooked very easily. Remaining passive while keeping an eye on the shark is usually the best way to get a good, safe interaction.
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  • A diver heads deeper into a flooded cavern in Mexico. Despite what it looks like, guided cavern dives are actually very safe. Even though there is no immediate access to the surface, it's in fact closer than on a deep dive and always just a short swim away! That being said, it's of course not recommended to venture into any cavern without somebody that is already familiar with the area and trained in cave diving procedures!
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  • To answer yesterday's little quiz, that aerial shot was of USS Kittiwake, a former submarine rescue vessel for the US Navy. After being decommissioned in 1994 it was sunk as an attraction for scuba divers off Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman in 2011. It's pretty amazing to see just how much it has changed in only 8 years. Check out earlier pictures on the web and you'll find that it used to be white! What's even more impressive is that it was sunk upright, but strong surges from tropical storm Nate pushed the wreck closer to the reef and tipped it over on its port side.
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  • A diver passes through a tunnel in a cave system in Mexico. These are magical places, featuring stunning structures and crystal clear water. The Yucatan peninsula in Mexico features the world's largest flooded cave system, and some say it might even be the largest cave system of all. Parts of it still remain unexplored.
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  • Giant manta ray and diver
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  • A large female tiger shark called Emma swimming through a group of divers at Tiger Beach in the Bahamas. These are very confident animals that know they don't have to fear anyone that's down there with them. This however doesn't mean that they are aggressive in any way. They will expect you to make way for them and will run you over if you don't, but there are hardly any serious incidents involving divers and it is surprisingly easy to steer them away should they get a bit too close for comfort!
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  • This is my take on the famous Cenote "El Pit" in Quinatana Roo, Mexico. It has been photographed countless times, and I think it's pretty obvious why! Because the whole cavern dive is conducted in only one room, getting a clear image without an armada of divers is the main concern, so thanks to Marcelin of Under The Jungle for timing our dive perfectly! The other concern is making the sunrays stand out. To get a decent amount of light I took this image at 1/15 sec - handheld! Fortunately underwater we can get away with shutterspeeds much lower than what we would use on dry land!
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  • The Sturgeon at Capernwray really are not shy at all!
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  • Vincent Canabal interacting with Rodeo, one of the resident ladies at Tiger Beach.
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  • Last week, I finally got to tick off one of my favourite sharks from my "animals I want to see" list, the shortfin mako! These are believed to be the fastest sharks (although now, some claim it might be the salmon shark) and their big, black eyes and crazy-looking jaws certainly add to their appeal. Here, one can be seen sharing the water, and the afternoon sun, with photographer extraordinaire Fabrice Guerin!<br />
That day, we saw three different individuals in the water (including a tiny baby, maybe 70cm long, but just as confident as the larger ones), and many more breaching!<br />
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Image taken with a Nikon D500 and Tokina 10-17mm fisheye in a Nauticam housing. Natural light only.<br />
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Check out my other images on www.hk-underwater.com
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  • There's nothing quite like having a tiger shark swim just over your head!
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  • Not the usual blue shark picture, but I quite like the depth and eye contact on this one. What do you think? <br />
For me it's always fun to experiment with different angles and techniques, even though this dramatically decreases the number of keepers! This is something I should do a lot more often, and in fact it's kind of a new year's resolution for me.
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  • Nick and Chris of Pro Photo Baja sharing this moment with a beautiful male bull shark.
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  • A Grey Seal gently nibbles on my fin. Fun Fact: In German, Seals or Sea Lions are sometimes referred to as "Sea Dogs". Anyone wo has ever spent any time in the water with these curious and playful animals would surely agree this a fitting name!
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  • This cenote is named very appropriately! The structures are the stuff of dreams and crystal clear water makes you feel like you're flying! Thanks to my guide and model Marcelin of Under The Jungle!
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  • You might miss something, like this pregnant lady
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  • Some cenotes on the Yucatan peninsula feature dramatic-looking clouds of a white-ish precipitate from chemical reactions that get stuck in the halocline - the interface between the lighter fresh and heavier saltwater. If undisturbed, these clouds even show structures that highlight the natural movement of the water.
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  • A diver admiring one of the amazing coral heads in Cabo Pulmo National Park in Mexico. This Marine Protected Area offers an astonishing biodiversity. In order to protect this natural treasure, strict park rules are enforced by all dive operations, including temporarily closing certain, heavily frequented dive sites.
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  • Mosquera, Galapagos
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  • Shot at Punta Vicente Roca, Isla Isabela, Galapagos.
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  • Winner of the BSoUP/Diver Magazine Print Competition 2019.
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  • Conditions were challenging when I went to Bimini in March. The sand there is like powder and countless pesky nurse sharks can stir it up a lot. Without a current to carry away the particles, divers quickly find themselves surrounded by a giant cloud, which makes photographing these beautiful, but shy creatures very tricky.
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  • Last weekend i visited the very playful Grey Seals of the Farne Islands in the North East of England. Sadly, day 1 was blown out but day 2 certainly made up for it big time! The seals were very curious from the first minute, messing about with the divers' fins and cameras. Who doesn't love interacting with such entertaining creatures?
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  • This is my 1st place winning image in the Wide Angle Unrestricted category of the Digital Shootout 2019.  The groupers in the Cayman Islands are famous for being extra friendly. They regularly approach divers and pose for photographers which makes for good opportunities to get the creative juices flowing!
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  • This is Tequila, a female tiger shark and long time resident at Tiger Beach in the Bahamas. These sharks are truly magnificent and despite their enormous size, they hardly ever harm people. Incidents with tiger sharks are usually the result of their curiosity and divers not paying close enough attention to their movements. Swimming away from an approaching shark or showing erratic movements, for example, will always peak their interest, as that is what their prey would normally do. Simply standing one's ground and gently pushing them away is all it takes to show them that you're in charge. Despite having 5 to 6 tigers around for the majority of my diving at Tiger Beach, not once was there any hint of danger or aggression. Despite chum and bait in the water, the animals move at a very relaxed pace. In fact, I would say that diving at Tiger Beach is the perfect thing to do if you're afraid of sharks. It is impossible not to see their beauty, and how they are not the mindless killers the media like to make us believe, after spending some quality time with them in this beautiful environment.
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  • This turtle literally bumped into my camera! At Darwin Island in the Galapagos, sea turtles appear to be absolutely fearless when it comes to inspecting divers and their gear!
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  • Grey Seals investigating the divers at the Farne Islands.
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  • This California sea lion chose a particularly photogenic spot for his morning playtime. In some languages, sea lions are called "sea dogs" and when watching them play it's not hard to see why! They pick up rocks, shells, starfish or anything else they can find, take their new toy to the surface and drop it, chasing it on the way down and sometimes encouraging divers to join in on the fun by "passing" their toy!
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  • This bull shark brought his whole entourage to say hello to the divers. Image taken last Sunday at Cabo Pulmo National Park, Mexico.
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