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Twenty nine year old Linden Wolbert in the Caribbean sea off Freeport in the Bahamas. With her graceful tail kicking out behind her, real-life mermaid Linden Wolbert swims with reef sharks in the crystal clear Caribbean. Using her unique 35-pound prosthetic tail created by a top Hollywood special effects artist, 29-year old Linden travels the world to swim in the wild as a professional mermaid. A dive master and expert free diver, LA based Linden is able to hold her breath for up to five minutes at a time. And using her tail which is fitted to her specifications she is can propel herself at speeds of up to 15 knots (17 mph) at a time. (Photo by Matthew Addison/Barcroft USA/Getty Images)
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