1/14Deep blue: A great white shark off the North Neptune Islands. Picture: Jake Parker
Majestic predators of the deep
Though long marketed as a source of fear, these great white sharks are closely watched, photographed and even named. Fox Expeditions leader Andrew Fox says the diving operation has a multi-pronged goal: helping people overcome that fear, capturing unique imagery and provide a platform for shark science.
2/14Light show: Sunlight on the back of a great white. Picture: Nathan Davies
3/14Boo: A black-tailed rock wallaby on the cliffs of Thistle Island. Picture: Nathan Davies
4/14Lion around: An Australian sea lion at Hopkins Island. Picture: Nathan Davies
5/14Just one of the fish: A great white with resident trevally. Picture: Nathan Davies
6/14The greatest show: Two great whites shot from the Princess II’s bottom cage. Picture: Andrew Fox
7/14Floating giant: A shark checks out the sea bed. Picture: Andrew Fox
8/14Get the shot: Andrew Fox and award-winning underwater photographer Matthew Smith. Picture: Jayne Jenkins
9/14Blue abyss: Two sharks circle with the boat far overhead. Picture: Andrew Fox
10/14Hi there: Trip director Siana Thompson goes eye-to-eye. Picture: Andrew Fox
11/14G’day: A great white gets a better look at what’s happening above the surface. Picture: Andrew Fox
12/14Pow: A great white breaches off the Neptunes. Picture: Andrew Fox
13/14Top snappers: Jayne Jenkins, Matthew Smith and Chris Burns with their underwater cameras . Picture: Andrew Fox
14/14Life’s work: Expedition leader and shark expert Andrew Fox. Picture: Nathan Davies
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