Spinner Shark jumping and sending a shock wave through a large group of rays. In the first clip I zoomed in on the ray, in the replay I tried to show a more distant perspective so the shock wave that spread through the group of rays could be seen. The shock wave is most easily visible spreading to the right and down after the shark landed. I uploaded a high resolution copy in widescreen format to my youtube channel here, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4vWnyXg9tg #nature #Amazing #animals #wild

Spinner Sharks: The Acrobats of the Ocean Not all sharks lurk in the shadows… some spin, leap, and launch themselves out of the water while hunting! Meet the spinner shark (Carcharhinus brevipinna)—a sleek, fast-moving predator that uses aerial acrobatics to snatch prey. Size: Up to 3m (9.8ft) long Hunting Style: Spins vertically through fish schools, launching itself into the air Speed: Fast, agile, and constantly on the move Diet: Small fish, squid, and crustaceans Where to See Them in the Mal