Hunting for sardines

Listen to this article Are you curious what a sardine hunt performed by sharks looks like? If it takes place in the fabulously colourful waters of the Philippines, I assure you that it is a spectacular show. You are in luck, because we prepared just such a hunt as today’s portion of diving cinematography. The

ByTomasz Andrukajtis

Published: April 18, 2012 - 19:23

Updated: July 22, 2023 - 05:52

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Are you curious what a sardine hunt performed by sharks looks like? If it takes place in the fabulously colourful waters of the Philippines, I assure you that it is a spectacular show. You are in luck, because we prepared just such a hunt as today’s portion of diving cinematography.

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The tresher shark, famous for its long and huge tail, has an amazing way of hunting sardines. With strokes of its tail, it can paralyse smaller sardines, which become completely defenceless and very quickly turn into a meal for the hungry shark.

The film was shot in the Philippines, specifically near Pescador Island. Its author is Marissa Floirendo. For my part, I can only say – WOW!

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Tomasz Andrukajtis

Editor-in-chief of the DIVERS24 portal and magazine. Responsible for obtaining, translating and developing content. He also supervises all publications. Achived his first diving certification – P1 CMAS, in 2000. Has a degree in journalism and social communication. In the diving industry since 2008.