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The Cave

This picture was taken on a dive in the Ningaloo reef, a place that is full of life. I had never taken a picture of a bluespotted ribbontail ray before. That is why I was very happy when I looked under the coral overhang, which formed this kind of cave, where I found this beautiful individual.

Awards

World Photo Annual

2024

Nominee

Underwater

Non Professional

The Cave

This picture was taken on a dive in the Ningaloo reef, a place that is full of life. I had never taken a picture of a bluespotted ribbontail ray before. That is why I was very happy when I looked under the coral overhang, which formed this kind of cave, where I found this beautiful individual.

About Artist

Gillian Shark

I'm a Swiss shark photographer based in Australia. My initial fear of sharks turned into a fascination and passion for these incredibly misunderstood animals once I saw them in their natural habitat during one of my first dives. In 2016, I started with underwater photography, specialising in shark photography. The main aim of my photography is to raise awareness, educate people about the importance of sharks for our ecosystem and also to portray sharks in an aesthetically beautiful way. Moreover, with my pictures I want to give people access to a different world they maybe do not have the chance to explore themselves.

Gillian Shark

Photographic Areas of Focus

Underwater, Wildlife

Location

Australia

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