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The reefs off the island of
Sipadan are lush with fish and particularly schooling fish like these adult Bat Fish. With
patience, it is fairly easy to join the school.
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with Nexus housed F4 on Velvia Film |
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Bumphead Parrot
Fish often seen in
schools of 5-10 and are amazingly graceful for their size and configuration.
Taken with Nexus housed F4 on Velvia Film |
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Sharks are frequently spotted
off Sipadan and there is a channel near Barracuda Point where they can be found sleeping
and being cleaned.
Taken with Nexus housed F4 on
Velvia Film |
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Aside from "How deep do you
dive?", the most common question we are asked by nondivers is: "Aren't you
afraid of the sharks? Actually the critter I fear most is the Titan trigger seen
here. When nesting, they can attack without warning and take out quite a chunk.
On this trip, several people were attacked.
Taken
with Nexus housed F4 on Velvia Film |
