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Whale shark in ocean
2019 Photo Contest - 1st Place - Water
A whale shark swimming in the depths of Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia. The rare weather conditions and visibility allowed for this image. The light rays penetrating the water can only be achieved when visibility is at its best and there is no wind.
© Alex Kydd/TNC Photo Contest 2019
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