An exceptional experience.
A group of divers observed a group of tiger sharks reveling in a whale carcass this Saturday northwest of Mayotte, in an area known for its presence of hammerhead sharks;
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At the controls of the boat, a local diving professional saw a strange mass on the surface of the water in the distance.
"I immediately thought of a carcass and I headed for it," says the man.
“I know it attracts big predators.
“Arrived on site, the divers realized that their guess was correct and saw a first tiger shark.
They fend off sharks by hand
Quickly, observers identified six sharks in total: four adults and two young.
The captain of the boat dove in to "judge the behavior of the sharks", briefed the rest of the crew and everyone got in the water to watch the show.
Everyone had to keep calm and not hesitate to push the overly curious or protective sharks away from their meal.
The exit and the scene were obviously immortalized in a video relayed on Facebook.
“As an underwater world enthusiast, it was an exceptional situation to observe and a unique experience, which I may never experience again!
“, rejoiced the professional diver once back on dry land.
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