16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Whale shark encounter in Papua West
This image represents my meeting with the whale sharks in West Papua last september. Here, in Teluk Cenderawasih National Park, you can swim with these beautiful animals, which are continually approaching the fishing platforms and surround you with their slow and impressive motion. The experience leaves you breathless.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 09.2018 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2018 |
Photo Location: | Nabire, Indonesia |
Camera: | HERO6 Black |
Copyright: | © Marco Zaffignani |