The remora or shark sucker, Echeneis naucrates, attaches to sharks and other large marine life for a free ride and to feed on the scraps of thier prey

The remora or shark sucker, Echeneis naucrates, attaches to sharks and other large marine life for a free ride and to feed on the scraps of thier prey Stock Photo
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David Fleetham / Alamy Stock Photo

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PAPXW9

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63.3 MB (1.2 MB Compressed download)

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5760 x 3840 px | 48.8 x 32.5 cm | 19.2 x 12.8 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

26 October 2012

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The remora or shark sucker, Echeneis naucrates, attaches to sharks and other large marine life for a free ride and to feed on the scraps of thier prey. Beqa Laggoon in Fiji where sharks are attracted with bait is the only location I have ever seen a free swimming school of remora.