15th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Hunting Silvertip Shark
As a lone silvertip shark was hunting a school of skipjack tuna, the school of tuna grouped together to form a baitball. When in a larger mass, the tuna increase their chances of individual survival and also creates confusion to the shark.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 04.2015 |
Date Uploaded: | 09.2017 |
Photo Location: | Cabo San Lucas, Mexico |
Camera: | Canon EOS 5D Mark III |
Copyright: | © Mok Wai Hoe |
Awards
Photo of the Day: 09.18.17 |
Editor's Pick |