Tiger sharks feed on sperm whale carcass off Pahoa, Hawaii

YouTube user honuaconsulting has posted a video documenting numerous tiger sharks (Galeocerdo cuvier) feeding on the carcass of a sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus).

According to KHON-2, the footage was shot last week off of Pahoa, Hawaii. The carcass was approximately 50′ in length and was expected to be removed by government agencies working in conjunction with a private contractor, according to the report.

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About George Probst

George T Probst is an award-winning American photographer best known for his underwater great white shark photography. In addition to his work underwater, Probst travels to schools, businesses, and communities for public speaking events to discuss the importance of sharks and ocean conservation.

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