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😻💜 Posted @withregram • @juansharks Ali’i Nikki, I have know this exact tiger shark for almost 2 decades and every time I get to see her it feels like I’m diving with ohana. Tiger sharks are not actively hunting humans, they are powerful animals, but prefer dead and sick prey items. The problem is humans are not naturally efficient in the water and with out fins, masks, and awareness we look like injured animals. @oneoceandiving we are trying to educate people on how to share the ocean with these important apex predator. If you want to learn more and can’t join us for a dive check out the free educational videos oceanramsey.com #ohana #shark #tigershark #sharkidnikki #helpsavesharks #apexpredatornotmonster #coexist #weneedsharks #oneoceandiving shot using @aquatech_imagingsolutions https://www.instagram.com/p/CLR7afVBE1I/?igshid=e25x78xvgsam

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#Repost @oceanramsey utilizing the latest technology to get behavioral footage to compare how sharks behave without the presence of humans. Stay tuned for the video footage recorded by this tiger shark Nikki! ・・・ @oneoceandiving @oneoceanresearch This is one of the least invasive way to look at the natural behavior of sharks interacting with each other when they are out of our sight. It also gives us a sharks-eye-view on the timing, angle, and other information about when they might approach a person or object on the surface. This small temporary fin camera lightly clamps on with fine sandpaper to help keep it in place and can record for 1-3 hours from the sharks perspective before the GTR’s dissolve and it floats off with no remnant or damage. Vid taken by @juansharks out with @oneoceandiving and #cinemascientist #inventor @abc4explore who created the trackable and gentle device. In the vid I’m using @geneinno S1 scooter to go into a strong current to retrieve the device. #QueenTigerShark #SharkIDNikki one of my favorite Tiger sharks we see @oneoceandiving carried the camera for a few passes and allowed us a glimps into her world when she was out of sight of the boat and her perspective and reaction when she saw me floating in the surface. Her footage to come 💙 Learn about sharks and experience what it’s like to coexist on their level in a safe, respectful, and also very fun manner with the the best! Join the professional safety guides and biologists of @oneoceandiving in #oahu #hawaii 7 days a week **weather dependent** #oneoceandiving #learnaboutsharks #oneoceanresearch #sharkdiving #sharkresearch #sharkcamera #sharkfincam #geneinno #underwaterscooter Wetsuit #whaleshark by @xcelwetsuits % proceeds to #sharkconservation #tigershark #galapagossharks #🦈 #💙🦈 #helpsavesharks #savetheocean BAN #sharkfinning BAN #sharkfinsoup BAN #sharkfishing GO #savesharks #hvcb #goproforacause2019 (at Oneoceandiving.com) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5rDSEmn7B7/?igshid=u9w03b3bmmw1

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Amazing repost from our co-founder @juansharks 💙🦈 ・・・ “Nikki” the tiger shark in our @oneoceansharks ID program This is @taylork.sea shark biologist for @oneoceanresearch / @oneoceandiving gently redirecting #sharkidnikki while watching out for Galapagos sharks. Loving this Fall annual Tiger season and always love This legend tiger shark #QueenNikki #tigershark #ApexPredatorsNotMonsters #coexist #weneedsharks #oneocean diving with @oceanramsey @forrest.in.focus @vthomass_ Shot using my @aquatech_imagingsolutions with @canonusa 1dx mark2 Learn more about shark behavior and how to avoid, deter, or interact if needed in @oceanramsey new book available in the One Ocean Hawaii online store: OneOceanDiving.Com “What you should know about sharks.” #sharkbehavior #shark #sharks (at North Shore, Haleiwa, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3iATbOnJmm/?igshid=1w3otg6h693wn

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#Repost from one of our One Ocean Diving safety divers @andriana_marie with tiger shark #SharkIDnikki. Photo by on-staff professional photographer @chiaraphoto: “The animals that most people fear are the creatures that bring me the most peace💧 📷: @chiaraphoto #tigershark #sharkidnikki #apexpredatornotmonster #helpsavesharks #oneoceandiving #hawaiilife” (at Oneoceandiving.com) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1pJiByHUd6/?igshid=12i82ux42ndrt

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Amazing rare video footage And great information from @mermaid_kayleigh @hkffishguy of a tiger shark hunting a sea turtle! #Repost @mermaid_kayleigh ・・・ A few surface video clips of #SharkIDNikki pursuing & hunting a green sea turtle @oneoceandiving! While this may seem sad for the turtle, these events are necessary for the overall health of our oceans ecosystems. Tiger sharks are at the top trophic level of the food web and help regulate everything below them. Removal of sharks can have a negative impact that cascades down the food chain. They target the dead, dying, weak, & injured animals and leave the strong to survive and reproduce. If the tiger sharks were removed from the ecosystem and could no longer regulate the turtle population, overgrazing from the turtles could be an issue. We need sharks for a healthy ocean ecosystem. #SaveSharks 🦈 Mahalo @hkffishguy & @oneoceandiving for an amazing sight on the water! (at North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/B04N0aTnomP/?igshid=1rx9r33sh2hzj

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DO YOU LOVE THE NEW SAVING JAWS MOVIE!!??? 🎥 🍿 @savingjawsmovie .. check out @oneoceandesigns and represent sharks 🦈 to spread awareness in the cutest way possible like @sarahdetmering did in this photo. #Repost @oneoceandesigns ・・・ SHARKS SHARKS SHARKS 🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈 DO YOU LOVE that @oneoceandiving co-founders @oceanramsey and @juansharks new movie @savingjawsmovie came out???????????? Photo by @mads_and_rads ... @savingJawsMovie is now out on @Amazonprime and @iTunes.  Please check it out and share it with your friends to help spread awareness about the truth about sharks. Help us raise awareness for sharks and save them from shark finning, plastic pollution, targeted fishing, by catch, and appreciate them for their important role in the ocean. Film in association with @gravitasventures also features: @mikecoots @clarklittle and #SharkIDNikki Aka #SharkIDSparkles who showed up the day it was released :) <><><><><><><><><><><><> Aloha and Welcome to the Water Inspired/One Ocean Conservation not-for-profit clothing and accessory line! Feel good purchasing from us as profits go towards shark and marine research and conservation programs and campaigns. All designs are limited edition. #helpsavesharks by repping the One Ocean Designs/water inspired nonprofit line, shark and marine life inspired leggings, marine life clutches, accessory bags, and photo phone cases. Thank you for supporting shark conservation efforts around the world. Purchasing from One Ocean Designs donates to our monthly reef and beach cleanups, educational outreach program, and supports the funding of tags and other equipment for shark researchers and students. Mahalo! #HelpSaveSharks #OneOceanDesigns #WaterInspired #ForACause #SaveTheOcean Learn more about our current events and campaigns by following our network of One Ocean Instagrams. Join us, and mahalo (thank you) for supporting this conservation initiative to help raise awareness and funds for protecting marine life. Instagram accounts to check out: @OneOceanDesigns @OneOceanConservation @OneOceanResearch @OneOceanDiving @WaterInspired @OneOceanInspired @OneOceanGlobal @OneOceanSharks @OneOceanHawaii (at OneOcean Diving) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzlf20VHSJH/?igshid=k8grjwbav1j8

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Amazing image by @forrest.in.focus and message from cofounder @juansharks eye to eye with #SharkIDNikki! 💙 #Repost @juansharks ・・・ As a photographer and artist I love images for their ability to share a message and freeze precious moments. When I see an image of an experience I feel a rush of memories and a recollection of the excited or happy emotions that come with unique interactions or special individuals. I wish the weather was calm enough to go out and enjoy time with amazing sharks like this. Meet Nikki the tiger shark, I’ve known her now around 15 years. Looking into her eyes on her level, allowing her to swim straight up to me and waiting as she gently puts her snout in my hand, the feeling is incredibly humbling and powerfully inspirational to what I do working for conservation efforts. It’s moments like this, with individuals like Nikki, that have most influenced my choice to devote my life towards working for their protection. I’ve seen a lot in my lifetime and I have a very very very deep understanding and respect for the capabilities of sharks as apex predators but there is sometime truly beautiful when a large 14+ foot tiger shark builds the trust to come up to you, eyes open, and nearly stop in front of you. I hope images like this might influence people out there who may one day be in a position making the decision if a shark lives or dies and I hope that my efforts will encourage them to choose to #helpsavesharks because that shark might be Nikki, one of the gentlest and most incredible tiger sharks I’ve ever had the honor of meeting. Just my experiences, mahalo for the photo @forrest.in.focus as I put down my camera from time to time Like I did here to enjoy the moment fully. #TigerSharkWetsuit top by @xcelwetsuits in honor and awareness of the plight of sharks. Camera @aquatech_imagingsolutions Freediving fins @cressi1946 Diving for @oneoceandiving @oneoceanresearch #oneoceanresearch #oneoceandiving #oneoceanglobal @oneoceanconservation #discoversharks #sharks #shark #sharkinhawaii #sharkphotography #oneocean #thesharkphotographer @oneoceanglobal #apexpredatornotmonster #conservationphotography (at Haleiwa, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrYhPFcBABA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pjiptx7w2buq

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Here with @oneoceandiving, we have a Shark ID program. We study any distinct markings, scars, or any uniqueness on an individual shark and give them an ID name once we have photos from both the sides and top of the shark. This helps us keep track of shark populations and learn more about them. This gorgeous female tiger shark featured in the video below is know here as #SharkIDNikki, who made an appearance yesterday morning. If you’re interested in learning about our local shark population and getting to the know the individuals, check out @oneoceansharks to learn about the IDs! We can’t help but grow more attached to these incredible predators when we begin to see them as individuals. ❤️ Each have their own personalities and behaviors, making them beautifully unique and special animals. #HelpSaveSharks #TurnFearIntoFascination #oneoceandiving #shark #sharkdiving #tigershark #ecotourism #oceanconservation #swimwithsharks say NO to #sharkfishing #sharkfinning #sharkfinsoup as well as shark products like #sharkteeth #sharkjaws and #squalene which is an shark-derived ingredient found in many cosmetic products. #Repost @oceanramsey ・・・ I can die happy😊 💕 I couldn’t help saying it & in such a funny voice 😉😍 “I Lava Nikki!!” 🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈💕💕💕💕 Coolest grandma tiger manō shark there is!! So happy she came by and made a cameo on the red helium shooting for an educational 180 degree immersive piece that 2 million people will see (Stay tuned for more info) What a stunning shark to be featured for so many to see the truth and absolute grace of sharks ❤️😍❤️🦈❤️😍. @juansharks and I have known #sharkid #sharkidNikki aka #sharkidsparkles for almost 12 years and we’ve seen her come and go with many scars. Honestly she’s one of the most gentle non aggressive apex predators I’ve ever met. Forever grateful for time with sharks. If more people knew her the way I am so fortunate to, they to would probably devote their life to speaking up for them. #helpsavesharks #savesharks #savetheocean (continued in comments) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpK2qyDhHB8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vd4fvhdahvbi