Baby blacktip reef sharks appear when locals clean speared fish nearby
While anchored near a reef, Lauren Landers Sailing noticed locals on shore and suspected they were cleaning fish from a spearing trip. Almost immediately, sharks appeared in the water around the boat, including a baby blacktip reef shark visible right alongside. The connection was clear: the scent of cleaned fish drew the sharks in fast, turning an otherwise calm anchorage into a surprisingly lively wildlife moment.
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