Shark Swims Into Rocky Shore to Rip Into a Sea Lion, Turning the Water Red

Viewer discretion is advised: The following video shows a shark killing a sea lion. A lot of blood in the water is shown. Video may be unsuitable for young viewers or for those who are squeamish to the sight of blood. 

For all the beauty that nature is, nature can be very cruel as well. Animals need to eat, and their hunting and killing can be very cruel to watch. And while we know this, what can be cruel to us is seeing the length of time it takes for the kill to happen. Some killing can take an extremely long time. In some instances, very sadly, animals aren’t even entirely dead before the predator will begin to eat them. Well, let’s see what happens in this video!

Galapagos Islands South Plaza Shark Sighting

This next YouTube video posted at the bottom of the article takes us to the South Plaza located in the Galapagos Islands. The Galapagos Islands are located in the Eastern Pacific in Ecuador. If you visit the Galapagos Islands, you will see some of the most amazing sights of your life. According to the Galapagos Pro website, they have this to say about the South Plaza. 

“Despite being one of the smallest islands among the Galapagos Islands, South Plaza Island has one of the most fascinating flora and fauna flourishing on its unique landform…South Plaza Island is extremely rich in unique plants and vegetation…As you arrive at the pier, you will be greeted by a colony of sea lions…”

Shark Meets a Sea Lion

Some tourists are higher up on the rocks as they watch the tide come in on the South Plaza in the Galapagos Islands. As the tide comes in, we see a wave of sea lions rushing up to shore. Suddenly, at 16 seconds, we see the vicious sight of a Galapagos shark that is ripping into a sea lion and eating him for lunch! 

Galapagos sharks (Carcharhinus galapagensis) of the genus Carcharhinus weigh up to 430 pounds. These carnivorous animals will prey on octopuses, squid, seals, marine iguanas, small sharks, and, of course, sea lions! 

Interesting Fact: The Galapagos Pro website also shares that “South Plaza Island is the only place on earth where you will find the Galapagos hybrid iguanas (a result of cross-breeding between a male marine iguana and female land iguana) due to overlapping territories.” 

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