SHARK: Portraits

Photographer Mike Coots has dedicated his life to capturing and sharing the beauty and indispensable role of sharks in a healthy ocean. He has recorded Tigers, Great Hammerheads, rare Oceanic White Tips, Lemons, Silvertips, Caribbean Reef Sharks, and massive Great Whites, as big as fourteen feet in length. His portraits present a fresh photographic narrative of what it's like being apex, anthropomorphizing the giant fish and revealing their stunning character.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 05 September 2023
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications

A captivating transformation is taking place, as the world's perception of sharks is shifting from fear to adoration. As the risks of their endangerment rise, a growing affection for these magnificent creatures is emerging. Mike Coots, a passionate advocate for sharks and a survivor of a near-fatal encounter with a tiger shark as a teenager, has dedicated his life to capturing and sharing the awe-inspiring beauty and vital role of sharks in a thriving ocean. Through his unique lens, Coots goes on an extraordinary journey, exploring diverse destinations such as Hawaii, Mexico, New Zealand, the Bahamas, and the Maldives. He fearlessly ventures into the depths of the sea, free diving and scuba diving without the protection of a cage, capturing breathtaking portraits of a diverse range of sharks. His remarkable collection includes majestic Tigers, formidable Great Hammerheads, rare Oceanic White Tips, Lemon Sharks, Silvertips, Caribbean Reef Sharks, and colossal Great Whites, some reaching fourteen feet in length.

Coots' photographs are a testament to his exceptional talent and dedication. With remarkable detail and an unexpectedly intimate approach, he anthropomorphizes these giant fish, revealing their stunning character and captivating essence. Each image is filled with a wonder that captivates the viewer, showcasing the remarkable diversity and magnificence of the ocean's apex predators. Through his work, Coots aims to raise awareness about the importance of preserving sharks and their habitats. His extraordinary portraits serve as a powerful visual narrative, encouraging a deeper appreciation for these remarkable creatures and inspiring a global shift towards their conservation.

Weight: 1714g
Dimension: 423 x 312 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780847873548