Scott S.'s Diary
Scott Sheehan
(MMR) Project Coordinator
scott@marinemammalresearch.com
(MMO) Marine Mammal Observer
scott@scottsheehan.com.au
Studying at Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Marine Science
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Thresher shark in Jervis Bay
Scott Sheehan www.marinemammalresearch.com took this great photo of a leaping thresher shark on Saturday (19/05/12) just offshore from Point Perpendicular, Jervis Bay in NSW while searching for humpback whales. He was observing a pod of common dolphins and fur seals feeding on a bait ball when the thresher shark leaped from the water on board Dolphin Watch Cruises - Jervis Bay
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I am envious - but not for long. Off to Ashmore Reef next week. Plenty of cetacean action out there. Keep it up guys, you're work is fantastic!
Not only has this dolphin survived, it has adapted to its disability. It swims with the pod as though nothing had ever happened. The only difference in its behaviour compared to the rest of the pod is that flukes up occasionally. Almost like it is trying to tell us something.
Mate, that must have hurt eh? Imagine living in the sea and getting half an extremity chopped off!! It's a wonder these animals survive.