Forster, New South Wales - 2005

Clownfish (Amphiprioninae)

Gram for gram the most vicious fish in the sea

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This little guy was defending his anemone with such ferocity, the sharks were steering well clear!

Grey Nurse Shark (Carcharias taurus)

Nice smile but not considered dangerous

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These Grey Nurse Sharks, protected in some parts of Australia, were filmed near Latitude Rock at a depth of approximately 10m. They appeared a little intimidating at first, but their lack of interest in the plentiful hors d'oeuvre buffet gave some confidence that I would not be on the menu. The water was cold, as perceived for Australia, at 17deg.C.

Who's watching who?

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There were many of these Grey Nurse Sharks, 2.5 to 3.5m long, patrolling the sandy gulleys near Little Seal Rock at a depth of approximately 20m. The water was a little warmer at 19deg.C.