Close-up of two Whitetip Reef Sharks resting on top of each other in a dark reef cave, showing their blunt snouts and distinctive white fin tips.

Resting Sharks of Revillagigedo Archipelago

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Off the Pacific coast of Mexico, the Revillagigedo Islands host many species of shark.

Whitetip Reef Sharks are often found huddled together along ocean walls. Scientist believe this might provide protection from larger predators.

The sharks are unbothered by Lobster and/or human presence as they rest.

On this dive, we observed around 20 to 30 sharks resting on ledges along ocean pinnacle walls.

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5 responses to “Resting Sharks of Revillagigedo Archipelago”

  1. shoestringdiary Avatar

    This is really fascinating!

  2. sharonsiconictravelphotographyblog Avatar

    I wonder if they have a shark or two on guard duty.

    1. ScubaHankNYC Avatar

      I’m not sure if one shark is watch out but if you accidentally disturb one then they all react and swim away.

      1. sharonsiconictravelphotographyblog Avatar

        Sensitive sleepers or half sleeping mode?

      2. ScubaHankNYC Avatar

        I do not think they full sleep like humans. So, I would describe it as half sleeping. If you get too close they will definitely react.

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