Rare Megamouth Shark Caught on Video Near Indonesia Island

Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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A rarely seen megamouth shark was spotted by a diver near the Indonesian island of Komodo on July 25.

Penny Bielich was diving near Gili Lawa Laut, a tiny island near the northeastern shore of Komodo, when she glimpsed the elusive creature. She managed to capture about half a minute of video, before the shark disappeared into the ocean blues.

The location of Komodo Island, Indonesia. (Google Maps)
The location of Komodo Island, Indonesia. Google Maps
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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