It was an epic day today, one of the highlights of which was my first time in the water with oceanic whitetip sharks (Carcharhinus longimanus):
Carcharhinus longimanus, one of the most beautiful sharks around
Two of them were trailing behind a large pod of pilot whales, which we saw playing with two humpback whales.
As if that weren't enough, a striped marlin saw fit to swim by for a visit.
Oceanic whitetip shark with striped marlin in the background
Oh yeah…I also ID-ed another calf, bringing the total to eight ID-ed baby whales this season.
I'm pooped.