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Sipadan (2003): Sharks

Sharks are commonly seen in Sipadan, especially the white-tip reef shark which likes to rest on sandy bottoms. While most sharks need to keep swimming in order to force water through their gills to breathe, the white-tip reef shark is one of the few species that can breathe while at rest.

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White-tip reef shark, Barracuda Point, May 2003. This shark was just about to move away as I was getting too close for comfort.

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White-tip reef shark swimming, Barracuda Point, May 2003

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White-tip reef shark resting on sandy bottom, Barracuda Point, May 2003

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