# @discovery on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/BlNvgZSDYRF
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/12160459-discovery-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/de824229f4.jpg
- **Posted:** 2018-07-14T14:03:04.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Discovery (@Discovery) — https://gondola.cc/Discovery

## Caption

“This photo is from my sharkweek takeover! My relationship with Emma the Tiger shark started nearly 2 decades ago when I first saw her swim into our view at #TigerBeach! For those who don't know her yet, she's HUGE - 15 feet long to be exact! Over the last 20 years, I have been rubbing her head every time she approaches me and have removed 4 hooks from her, simply using affection without taking her out of the water. This lovely lady holds a very special place in my heart! I have seen her through 7 pregnancies, with another one on the way! No matter where I travel near Tiger Beach, I can usually find her hanging out beneath my boat. Despite her impressive and somewhat scary appearance, she is truly a gentle giant that I have been so fortunate to have as my friend all these years. Encounters with her leave me speechless and inspire me to do all I can to save my true friends in the sea!” 🦈 📸 by jim_abernethy
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#sharkawarenessday #savesharks #finbannow #finfree#bethechangetheworldneeds#ilovesharks #bethevoice#racingextinction #turningthetide#sharkweek #worthmorealive #sharkweek#bahamas #tigerbeach#sharkweektakeover #sharkseason

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- **Likes:** 49,798
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## Tags

racingextinction, tigerbeach, sharkweektakeover, bahamas, finbannow, sharkseason, sharkweek, bethevoice, turningthetide, sharkawarenessday, savesharks, finfree, bethechangetheworldneeds, worthmorealive, ilovesharks

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