r/sharks • u/PuzzleheadedWeb7675 • 5d ago

Video This whitetip reef shark made for an excellent dive buddy 🙂

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u/saint_ryan 5d ago

The shark: Dude….DUDE! Quit shining that light in my eyes. Ga’damit! Quit following me!

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u/AuxiliaryPatchy 5d ago

There’s a video of one of these fucking up a diver because said diver was bothering the fuck out of it.

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u/PuzzleheadedWeb7675 5d ago

Yep, best to let them be. After this encounter I realized it was best to leave the night to him.

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u/space-sage 5d ago

I know that the sharks behavior doesn’t mean this, but when I saw it turn around in context of your title I was like “aw what a good dive buddy checking to make sure their buddy is close!”

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u/Demidostov Blacktip Reef Shark 4d ago

I’m not a diving expert at all but something tells me that following a predator with a flashlight is not the smartest thing to do..

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u/taka_taka996 5d ago

What could have happened if it's an oceanic white tip?

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u/Epic_Baldwin 5d ago

Oh you don't want to meet those at night. But I'm sure you know!

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u/Travellinoz 5d ago

They used to be known as the Lesser White Shark, should tell you all you need to know.

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u/Only_Cow9373 5d ago

You won't find one on a reef

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u/anaglyphfirebird 3d ago

They are so adorable, though! Like a smooth sea puppy.

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u/aoi_ito 3d ago

Stop bothering my guy !! 😭