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Merry fish-mas! Santa swims with sharks at the Malta National Aquarium
He had a whale of a time!

Jillian Mallia

Doesn't every living creature deserve a treat at Christmas time? Aquatic residents of the Malta National Aquarium got just that as Santa dropped into the tanks to deliver some grub to well-behaved sharks and fish.

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Malta National Aquarium’s diver, Alex Prieto, dressed up as Santa Claus to give some TLC to the beloved underwater creatures. The Spanish biologist and aquarist said in a previous Facebook post that his job gives him “awesome moments.” Swimming with sharks, dressed in a Santa costume, while being surrounded by these intriguing animals sounds super awesome indeed!

Watch Santa in the shark tank here:


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Jillian Mallia
A book lover, writer and globetrotter who loves exploring new places and the local gems that the Maltese Islands have to offer. An avid foodie and arts fanatic, Jillian searches the island and beyond for the perfect settings to write about.

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