23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
The Long Tail of the Deep

A pair of thresher sharks circles gracefully in the deep waters of Malapascua, their long tails sweeping through the blue. These elusive sharks rise from the darkness at dawn, offering a rare and breathtaking encounter.

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Date Taken: 05.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Malapascua Island, Philippines
Copyright: © Zhaoyu Cai