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7-9-2009 3:27 PM
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'We tie fish scraps onto fishing lines (no hooks) and bait lemon sharks in as close as possible.

'When one opens its mouth to "snap" at the fish, I take the shot. These snaps literally last a fraction of a second, so timing is critical.

'Recently, the technique has been changed. These days, all surface shots of lemon sharks are done via "polecam", with cameras mounted at the end of long poles.

'This prevents any possible accident.'

In October, Eric be travelling to Japan on an expedition to photograph sperm whales (assuming he is still alive).

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7-9-2009 5:37 PM
jay8h
Cool Pictures. I am glad I am not at the receiving end!

I am not quite sure the concern over the declining population of sharks. More of them mean more people will be bitten. Is that a good thing?
7-9-2009 7:00 PM
BartendingBear
Great clip, clip. jay8h's comment, not so much.
7-9-2009 9:49 PM
clip-on-tie
om nom nom nom nom !
7-10-2009 3:39 AM
tazmanium
A shark can't tell the difference in taste between a Harvard graduate and a skid row wino.
7-10-2009 11:12 AM
valencia
lol tazmanium
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