These shots were taken about four hours ago - on Three Mile Reef at Mindarie, north of Perth. My heart and breathing rates have never been higher!! Visibility was only about 10 metres and the shark was around 3.5 - 4 metres long, more than twice my body length! It circled us for 6 - 7 minutes and came as close as two metres. I didn't manage to get close up shots as I was getting ready to defend myself, but my dive buddy, Carol, managed to get shots 3 and 4 as the beast passed beside us. Great Whites, according to the local books are infrequently found in coastal waters so I suppose I was lucky? to see this one.
OMG is all I can say and so glad that you and Carol are in one piece :)
ReplyDeleteVery impressive shot in a stressful situation.
ReplyDeleteOMG is right!!! These took my breath away -- scary, but awesome!
ReplyDeleteUnusual and heart-stopping!
ReplyDeleteOMG, and you managed photos, amazing. Now to go have a look around the rest of your blog.
ReplyDeleteWow!
ReplyDeleteAs beautiful as exciting and risky pictures. Hope you're having a happy Christmas Day wherever you are. And beware of excesses, whether for food or drink.
ReplyDeleteOh my God! That's scary. Great pictures, though.
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