Here's a lucky sea turtle that survived being munched by a shark. If only she could talk! I'll bet she could tell quite a tale about the day the shark took a bite out of her. I took the photo at Sipadan Island, Malaysia.
It is amazing it survived. I think sea turtles are my favorite sea animal. I got quite sunburned in South Texas once watching a turtle surface in the same spot of the jetties every 6-8 minutes. I watched for hours with out realizing how much time had gone by.
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Will asked how big this turtle was. This was an average-sized adult -- the carapace (top shell) would have measured about two and a half feet in length (roughly 75 cm).
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Even though I can clearly see the turtle, his colors and patterns do blend in with the surroundings quite well.
ReplyDeleteIs this related to your previous post about the Turtle Cave?
Here's a lucky sea turtle that survived being munched by a shark. If only she could talk! I'll bet she could tell quite a tale about the day the shark took a bite out of her. I took the photo at Sipadan Island, Malaysia.
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Bobbie
@ Catsynth - How did you manage to make a comment before I did? I'm going to rename you "quick-draw"! :-D
ReplyDeleteWow ! that's a beautiful turtle !! luckily she escaped the shark !
ReplyDeleteI think we are luckier to have a glimpse of the turtle which survived. Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing it survived. I think sea turtles are my favorite sea animal. I got quite sunburned in South Texas once watching a turtle surface in the same spot of the jetties every 6-8 minutes. I watched for hours with out realizing how much time had gone by.
ReplyDeleteThat's an awesome photo!
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Wow, that is one tough turtle. Another symbol to put in my "turtle" repository.
ReplyDeletePoor thing! I'm fascinated by the beautiful shell. A great shot, as usual! :-)
ReplyDeleteThe clarity of your photos is amazing! I love your work, seriously. Good thing that turtle was fast enough to get away.ubv
ReplyDeleteAwesome turtle. Your underwater photography is always first rate!
ReplyDeleteWow, Can't believe this poor turtle survived a shark attack. Lucky guy. Great picture. Happy WW!
ReplyDeleteThis one is a beauty! What a special shot, Bobbie.
ReplyDeleteStunning shot and would be honored to have the ability to see such a cool turtle! Happy WW
ReplyDeleteOh wow. The design on her shell is so interesting. I wonder how she got away from a shark.
ReplyDeleteYes, your turtle find is a very lucky lady(?). I am amazed at all the places you go!
ReplyDeleteThanks for peeking in at Amber. She likes to sleep like that.
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Wow another superb photo. The is one very lucky turtle!
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful creature and so well adapted to its' environment!
ReplyDeleteNow there's a guy with a beautiful back! It's like a landscape.
ReplyDeleteI just love, love, love turtles!
ReplyDeleteCome get your bling, k? You were one of the winners. *huggies*
It is hard to know for sure the size of the turtle. How big is it? Now it just better stay out of caves!
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You take such beautiful pics...wow. Happy WW and thanks for stopping by:)
ReplyDeleteThanks to all of our Wordless Wednesday friends for visiting and commenting.
ReplyDeleteWill asked how big this turtle was. This was an average-sized adult -- the carapace (top shell) would have measured about two and a half feet in length (roughly 75 cm).
Bobbie
Beautiful image Bobbie !!
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That's a beauty, Bobbie! :)
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