Darwin’s Pillars encounter| A 12-meter whale shark ascending from the depths at Darwin Arch. A Galápagos shark attempted to prey on the remoras attached to her skin. The whale shark’s dorsal fin shows a healed juvenile injury, where the dorsal fin developed an arched deformation that now functions as a structural refuge, increasing remora protection. A remarkable example of ecological interactions and resilience in megafauna #galapagosdiveguide #adventures #ocean #divingwithsharks #scubadivers #

Darwin's Arch collapses! Featured in the film #Sharkwater, Darwin’s Arch is SE of Darwin Island in the Galapagos and the M/Y Sharkwater ship was near the site. Rob is pictured here in front of the arch in a funny outtake from the film. Galapagos was one of Rob Stewart's favorite places in the world, and the collapse of this majestic and beautiful bridge-like formation is a tragic loss. Sharks found in the waters surrounding Darwin's Arch include hammerheads (Rob's favorite sharks), whale sharks,

Darwin’s Arch, off the coast of the Galapagos Islands, has collapsed due to erosion

Darwin's Arch Collapses

'The Last to See the Arch' | Researchers capture view of Darwin's Arch before collapse