The Feast of Tiger Sharks in Mayotte

One October morning, on the Iris bank, north of Mayotte, a drifting whale carcass attracts a group of tiger sharks eager for a feast. Alexandre Eynard is there with divers, while Gaby Barathieu, at sea, is an hour and a half away by boat. Quickly, he heads towards them to experience this extraordinary adventure. Here […]

One October morning, on the Iris bank, north of Mayotte, a drifting whale carcass attracts a group of tiger sharks eager for a feast. Alexandre Eynard is there with divers, while Gaby Barathieu, at sea, is an hour and a half away by boat. Quickly, he heads towards them to experience this extraordinary adventure. Here is his account, in two voices, of an unforgettable encounter.

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Flight of seabirds on one of the many islets of the Mahoran lagoon. © Gaby Barathieu & Alexandre Eynard


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