Oceanic whitetip populations have declined by more than 90% since the 1950's due to overfishing. Their bold nature makes the sh

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Oceanic whitetip populations have declined by more than 90% since the 1950's due to overfishing. Their bold nature makes the sharks both an easy catch and an exciting swimming buddy. This animal approached me off the Kona coast, Hawaii.

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