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Close-up on the rare moment when divers play with the “ocean killer”

The image of divers playing happily with sharks surprised those who had the opportunity to witness it.

Recently, the image of snorkelers swimming comfortably and playing with “ocean killer” sharks has caused a fever in the online community. The image was taken off Palm Beach, Florida, United States.

Photographer and diver Leigh Cobb, who took the photos, said the lemon shark is truly a game animal.

Using a form of hypnosis called Tonic Immobility, divers simply touch the sensitive nerve endings in the shark’s nose, allowing them to make incredible connections with the shark.

Leigh said: “Although I am an experienced diver I still have to be very careful as they are wild sharks, we don’t have cages and are trained in handling techniques. Near sharks. I dive with sharks. sharks almost every day. I think I must be really lucky to have the opportunity to interact with them. They really aren’t the killer and dangerous species that a lot of people think sharks are. “

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Some sharks love to play with Leigh, they are like playful children. Even if he turned his back, they would swim and push him lightly.

Leigh revealed that the lemon shark is not necessarily a dangerous species. Like all sharks, they are curious but are not afraid and wary of humans. They often swim close to humans but always keep a certain distance.

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