Mike Rutzen dives with Brad Pitt and occasionally with sharks, or perhaps that should be the other way around. Here, he talks to me about shark conservation in the shimmery, shadowy, unmistakably blue light of the Lost Chambers Aquarium in Dubai. Enough from me, over to him.
Shark Conservation: Why Should We Save Jaws?
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Hi, I'm Abi, a writer and photographer who swapped a career as a doctor for a life on the road. Find out more
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We HAVE to save sharks. The world’s oceans are in enough trouble without losing sharks. Sharks are magnificent and wildly misunderstood creatures. Being near the top of the food chain they regulate the populations of other underwater species which if unbalanced would cause huge environmental problems. As opposed to their media portrayal as reckless killers, they are scavengers at heart and prefer the lazy meal of vulnerable creatures, such as those that are sick or injured. As a result they minimise the number of weak sea creatures that exist. They are attracted to the unusual movement in the water of creatures that cannot swim smoothly. I used to work as a shark photographer and can honestly say that it was the best job I ever had. I can also tell you that some sharks are fussy eaters. I have seen a caribbean reef shark spit out a dead rat for example!
I don’t suppose you’d be interested in an interview about your experiences as a shark photographer? Thanks, Abi
Hi Abi
Thanks for your interest. An interview sounds fun. Did you get my email last week?
Liv.
No. Must have been eaten by the spam machine. I’ll drop you a line – thanks for your interest!
I agree with you, Liv- sharks need our protection more than ever. Would love to see some of your work as a shark photographer, where could I find it? :)
Thanks for bringing up the topic, Abi!
After the comments on this post, Liv kindly agreed to an interview. You can find it here plus links to her work and plenty of jaw-dropping photos:
http://www.insidethetravellab.com/interview-with-shark-photographer-liv-gaunt/
Enjoy!