Summary Content type Content type Image Collection(s) Collection(s) Tan_Tutorial2 Resource Type Resource Type Photograph Genre Genre photographs Persons and Affiliations Organizations Photographer (pht): National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Abstract/Description Description / Synopsis Description / Synopsis Malpelo Island is a remote, rocky island in the Pacific Ocean belonging to Colombia, renowned for its rich marine biodiversity and shark populations, and protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Access and Rights Rights Statement Rights Statement NO KNOWN COPYRIGHT Use License Use License Public Domain Mark 1.0 Universal Subjects and Classifications Keywords Keywords fauna sanctuary , flora sanctuary Subject Topic Subject Topic World Heritage areas