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Blue shark (Prionace glauca) with fishing hook caught in mouth and Pilot fish
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Blue shark (Prionace glauca) with fishing hook caught in mouth and Pilot fish
Blue shark (Prionace glauca) with fishing hook caught in mouth and Pilot fish (Naucrates ductor), Pico Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean
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Dental Dilemma - A Blue Shark's Unfortunate Hook-Up with a Pilot Fish!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print captured by Franco Banfi, we witness an underwater drama unfold in the pristine waters of Pico Island, Azores. The star of the show is a magnificent Blue Shark (Prionace glauca), but what catches our attention is the unexpected twist - it has fallen victim to a fishing hook caught firmly in its mouth! Talk about biting off more than you can chew! To add to the commotion, a cheeky little Pilot Fish (Naucrates ductor) seems to have joined in on the action, perhaps offering some moral support or maybe just hoping for an easy meal. Who knew fish could be so nosy? While this peculiar encounter may seem like something out of a marine comedy sketch, it sheds light on important environmental issues surrounding our oceans. It serves as a reminder that human activities such as fishing can unintentionally impact these majestic creatures. Let's hope that this unfortunate incident ends well for our toothy friend and that both shark and pilot fish swim away unharmed. Kudos to Franco Banfi for capturing this extraordinary moment which reminds us all to tread lightly and respect nature's delicate balance beneath the waves!
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