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FollowGreat white sharks are surprise hunters and average 25 miles per hour when they break the surface attacking prey!
Great white sharks are surprise hunters and average 25 miles per hour when they break the surface attacking prey!
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mattmarchant
March 07, 2018
This is a midsize male great white! He is just about to burst through the surface of the water
mattmarchant
May 08, 2018
Thank you so much everyone that reached out! It really means a lot that you would take the time to say such nice things!
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Location
This photo was taken at Guadalupe Island MexicoTime
Late afternoonLighting
Natural sunlightEquipment
I shot this handheld with my Olympus em5 iiInspiration
Sharks have always been favorite since I was child. They only existed in my dreams. When I was old enough I started diving with them and began capturing the action via photography. My goal is to use my photography to teach conservation and a respect for these animals.Editing
I used Lightroom to decrease the surface glare and enhance the focus of he shark breachingIn my camera bag
I normally keep my Olympus handy for surface shots like this because of its speed and ease of use. Underwater I have been using my canon 7dii in an Ikelite housing.Feedback
Wild animal photography is the most frustrating and rewarding style of photography. Keep an open mind. Know your gear. And be ready for anything! Animals rarely pose how you want them to do get creative and be ready to adapt to the situation.