Carpet Sharks Collection

An endemic epaulette shark swims across the seafloor of Raja Ampat
An endemic epaulette shark swims across the rubble seafloor of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This small shark spends most of its time on the bottom of reef environments

Wobbegong shark and cardinalfish, Byron Bay, Australia

Whale shark with mouth wide open while diver looks on, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark with mouth wide open, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
Whale shark with mouth wide open, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark swimming up to the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
Whale shark swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against sun, sky and fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A nurse shark rests on the seafloor of Turneffe Atoll, off the coast of Belize. These large but harmless sharks feed on lobsters, crabs, and small fish

Scuba diver and whale shark, Papua, Indonesia
Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) gather under fishing platforms to feed from fishermens nets, Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against the sun
Whale shark swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against sun, sky and fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark swimming under a boat, with sunrays cutting through the water
Whale shark swimming under a boat, with sharp sunrays cutting through the water, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A large whale shark siphoning water from under a bagan in Indonesia
A large whale shark under a bagan, siphoning water from the surface, with sunrays shining in the water, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark seen from below with remoras clinging to its belly, and a bagan and sunrays in the background, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Pair of whale sharks coming up to siphon water from fishing nets near the surface
Pair of whale sharks with remora in tow, coming up to siphon water from fishing nets near the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Pair of whale sharks in Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia
Pair of whale sharks near the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Pair of whale sharks barrelling their way through near the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Pair of whale sharks swimming around near the surface, with sharp sunrays shining through the water, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark swimming up to the surface with remora clinging to its belly
Whale shark swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against sun, sky and fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark sucking at fishing nets for scraps of fish, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Four whale sharks swimming around near the surface under fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark swimming under bagan and fishing nets, with its head reflected on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark swimming towards divers with mouth wide open, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Pair of whale sharks swimming around near the surface under fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark and remora swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against sunrays and fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Massive whale shark swimming under fishing nets with remora in tow, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark coming up from the depths with mouth wide open, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark descending to the depths with mouth wide open, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Large whale shark siphoning water from the surface, West Papua, Indonesia
Large whale shark siphoning water from the surface with sunrays painting lines on its skin, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against sunrays and fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark with remora, its body reflected on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Large whale shark coming up to siphon water from the surface while divers look on, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark breaching the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
Whale shark breaching the surface, gulping water, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A large tawny nurse shark swims past divers at The Bistro dive site in Fiji
A large tawny nurse shark (Nebrius ferrugineus) swims past divers at The Bistro dive site in Fiji

Whale shark breaching the surface while gulping water under fishing nets, with multiple reflections on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Tawny Nurse Shark swims away after eating some fish scraps, Fiji

A large tawny nurse shark on a deep Fijian reef
A large tawny nurse shark (Nebrius ferrugineus) on a deep Fijian reef

Pair of whale sharks sucking at fishing nets for scraps of fish, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark with remora, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
Whale shark with remora, its body reflected on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark swimming around near the surface under fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Blind shark, Blue Zoo Aquarium, Beijing, China

Nurse shark with a deformed lip from a hook, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

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"Discover the Enigmatic World of Carpet Sharks: From Raja Ampat to Byron Bay, Indonesia to Australia" An endemic epaulette shark gracefully glides across the vibrant seafloor of Raja Ampat, showcasing its mesmerizing beauty. In the coastal waters of Byron Bay, Australia, a wobbegong shark and cardinalfish create an enchanting underwater spectacle that captivates all who witness it. Witness the awe-inspiring sight of a majestic whale shark feeding under a fishing platform in West Papua, as it engulfs fish with its mouth wide open while curious divers observe in amazement. The colossal presence of a whale shark with its mouth agape leaves spectators spellbound in Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia – an extraordinary encounter that words fail to describe adequately. With unparalleled grace and finesse, a Tawny Nurse Shark elegantly swims away after indulging in some delectable fish scraps off Fiji's coast – nature's own clean-up crew at work. Behold the incredible sight of a massive whale shark delicately sucking at fishing nets for every last scrap of fish – an ingenious adaptation that showcases their resourcefulness. Once again, we find ourselves marveling at the breathtaking display as a magnificent whale shark feeds beneath another fishing platform in West Papua – truly nature's grand symphony unfolding before our eyes. As if dancing through sunlit waters near the surface under fishing nets, these gentle giants known as carpet sharks remind us how harmoniously they coexist with their surroundings. Rising towards sunlight like an ethereal apparition from beneath depths unknown; behold. A captivating moment unfolds as a whale shark gracefully swims up to the surface in Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia. Prepare for your heart to skip beats when you witness this close-up view of a breaching whale shark, defying gravity and leaving you in awe of nature's majestic wonders.