SWIMMING WITH WHALE SHARKS

A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet. The docile giant, weighing a massive 66,000lbs, happily shares its waters during dinner time. The whale shark is a filter feeder and consumes plankton and small fish by swimming with its formidable jaws open. The amazing images were taken by Belgian photographer Ellen Cuylaerts, 44, on a trip to Isla Mujeres, Mexico.

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ENTER THE LOST WORLD

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AMAZING AMERICAN LANDSCAPES

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TOY CAR ADVENTURES

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LIFE ON THE LINE: SLUM LIES NEXT TO ACTIVE RAILWAY

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CAT RIPS OFF OWN EARS DUE TO UNTREATED CANCER

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ADORABLE OWLS SHELTER FROM THE RAIN

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CHINESE FISHERMEN FISHING WITH RARE TECHNIQUE

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FAST FOOD FISHING

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