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Daniel Browne's Image
Daniel Browne (Australia) swims above the spectacle of scavenging sharks taking advantage of a whale carcass.
By the time Daniel reached this whale carcass, more than 100 sharks were picking the last pieces of flesh from its bones.
He says this behaviour, which is rarely seen, is a reminder that sharks are vital for maintaining healthy ecosystems such as Ningaloo Reef.
Ningaloo is a World Heritage listed site. Stretching for 300 kilometres (186 miles), it is home to more than 700 fish, 300 coral, 155 sponge and 600 crustacean species, as well as humpback whales, dolphins, manta rays and dugongs.
Behind the lens
Daniel Browne
Australia
Daniel is an underwater photographer based out of the Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia. Born in Fremantle, Australia, he’s always been fascinated with the ocean and found a passion for capturing the underwater world. After moving to Ningaloo, he got a job as a tour guide with Coral Bay Eco Tours, which has allowed him to put together an awesome portfolio of shots from across the region.
Image details
- Sony α7 II
- 16mm f2.8 fisheye lens
- 1/400 at f7.1 • ISO 400
- Coral Bay, Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia, Australia
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