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Giant Moray Eel - Gymnothorax javanicus This large sized Giant Moray Eel - Gymnothorax javanicus was very friendly and familiar with the Divemasters that they could even 'pet' it. Eel,Fiji,Giant Moray,Gymnothorax javanicus,Moray Eel Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Giant Moray Eel - Gymnothorax javanicus

This large sized Giant Moray Eel - Gymnothorax javanicus was very friendly and familiar with the Divemasters that they could even 'pet' it.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Lol, it looks genuinely happy. Love a wide angle closeup like this, well done! Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
      Flown Kimmerling
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      I agree! What a cutie! Posted 6 years ago
    2. View Albert Kang's profile
      Albert Kang
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      Thanks, Ferdy.
      Was using a wide-angle lens on this shot, good observation :D

      Yes, Lisa, it was cute especially when the Dive Guide was petting the the head of the Moray Eel and it seems to enjoy the attention :D       Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago
  3. View Ruth Spigelman's profile
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    Fantastic! Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Albert Kang's profile
      Albert Kang
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      Thanks, Ruth :) Posted 6 years ago

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The Giant moray

The giant moray is a species of moray eel and a species of marine fish in the family Muraenidae. In terms of body mass, it is the largest moray eel.

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Uploaded Sep 25, 2018. Captured Sep 25, 2018 05:30.
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  • TG-5
  • f/3.5
  • 1/60s
  • ISO200
  • 6.42mm