[UW Photo A185] Bait ball

This is a bait ball observed near Cargo Wreck, off the coast of Colombo. Bait Balls are formed by thousands of small fish as a defensive mechanism against a predator. Spherical shape of the bait ball usually changes very fast while moving entire ball to different directions. This movement is dramatic to watch but may not last long. If you want to capture it, you must be prepared and act very fast. I am happy I was equipped with a wide fish-eye lens that helped me include entire ball to the frame from a close range. 

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