Sailfish sprinter - Amos Nachoum - Wildlife Photographer of the Year2008

2008: Underwater Worlds - Highly Commended

Amos Nachoum Enlarge image Sailfish sprinter

Amos Nachoum (United States of America)

Sailfish sprinter

'I joined a game-fishing boat in Mexico to try and photograph a sailfish hunting sardines. I was overwhelmed by its abilities, its beauty, grace and power. When I showed the fishermen my images, they were full of a new respect for the sailfish - and for the enforced catch-and-release policy.' With a long, slender bill, the Atlantic sailfish is reputedly the fastest fish in the ocean. It's also a celebrity fish, much sought after by game fishermen. The sport- fishing industry off Cancun, Mexico, is big business, but it now has an enforced catch-and-release policy.

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III; 1/200 sec at f4; ISO 125; Seacam housing.