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It's a fin-tastic day to learn more about different shark species! 🦈

The epaulette shark is sandy-brown with dark spots speckled along their body. This coloration helps the shark camouflage when swimming through warm, shallow waters.

#EpauletteShark #Sharks

#EpauletteShark at Lady Elliot on the southern tip of the #greatbarrierreef.

It was the one creature I wished to see while I was there. During a #fish feeding one of the #marinebiologist hosted to showcase some of the fish of the #reef. This little guy came up at the end and right up to the shore.

These #sharks are remarkable little things. They can walk on the reef when they get stuck as the tide goes out. Helps them get to a #tidalpool or deeper water.

It was a perfect moment. I was so excited to see this little guy. I honestly did not think I was going to as they are shy. But it was a really great cherry on top of the sundae moment.

#ocean #conservation #australia #animals #environment #ecotourism #science #sea #marinelife #travel #adventure #earth #tropics

Walking epaulette sharks on Great Barrier Reef's Lady Elliot Island 'genetically unique', study finds https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-14/walking-epaulette-sharks-genetically-unique-study-finds/101765926 #greatbarrierreef #epauletteshark