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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Graeme Massie and Josh Marcus

‘I love that tiger shark’: Scientist calmly enters ocean as tiger shark ‘Queen Nikki’ bites flipper in video

Instagram/Ocean Ramsey

Last week, as marine biology researcher Ocean Ramsey prepared to dive into the waters off Hawaii, she was met with a sight that would send most people racing to the shoreline: a 16-foot tiger shark, mouth open, heading towards her feet.

But Ms Ramsey, who promotes shark conservation and education, had a different reaction. She was meeting up with an old friend.

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