Every encounter adds another piece to the picture of the shark community inhabiting our coastal waters — and some are particularly special. 💙

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Although they're a common sight in our coastal waters, they play an important role in keeping reef ecosystems healthy and are a great reminder that not all sharks are large ocean predators.

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