Grey nurse shark (Carcharias taurus), in distress: it has been roped around its tail, lassoed by trawler fishermen trying to release the animal from t

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Grey nurse shark (Carcharias taurus), in distress: it has been roped around its tail, lassoed by trawler fishermen trying to release the animal from their nets, but the rope is simply cut instead of being released. The rope was later removed by a Marine Parks officer. Manta Arch, South Solitary Island, northern New South Wales, Australia

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Photo credit: © Mark Spencer/AUSCAPE / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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