Which is more intimidating to swim with, a leopard seal or a large shark?

Antarctica’s frozen, aquamarine waters are home to a fascinating and curious array of wildlife. Growing up to 10 ft (3 m) long, leopard seals are one of Antarctica’s top predators, feasting on penguins, fish, and other, smaller seals. In this instance, the leopard seal’s focus was to investigate Storyteller @PaulNicklen’s camera equipment and pose for the portrait of a lifetime.

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