Head-on

Created by Ryan Sault The large dorsal and pectoral fins of the sandbar shark give it incredible agility. They will often approach you head-on, leaving it to the very last second to turn away passing their nose right across the front of your lens. This behaviour is often seen when sharks are establishing a hierarchy. Think of it as a game of chicken. The most dominant or the most aggressive shark, staying true to their course whilst the other turns away. But the curious sharks may also just want a closer look at you and your camera. Either way it leads to some close encounters with this beautiful specie. It also provides some great opportunities to capture portraits, if you are quick eno...View all