Shark bite on the left arm of a scubadiving master. This approximately three week old bite was caused by a Whitetip Reef Shark

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Shark bite on the left arm of a scubadiving master. This approximately three week old bite was caused by a Whitetip Reef Shark (Triaenodon obesus) which was excited into a feeding frenzy by chicken scraps used to lure Nautilus up from the deep for tourists. It likely confused the divers arm for an eel and fortunately only inflicted a test bite. More than 30 stitches were required to close the wound.

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Size: 5474px × 3650px
Location: Republic of Palau, Micronesia
Photo credit: © Michael Stubblefield / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: Yes

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