Isopod on reef shark's gill is a fascinating yet disturbing parasite
Isopod on reef shark's gill is a fascinating yet disturbing parasite

A reef shark in Belize was observed with what appears to be an isopod, or gill parasite attached to the outer part of its gill flap.

It cruised around and seemed unaffected by the parasite, but scuba divers who witnessed the attached pest were horrified, with very good reason.