Shark Photographer of the Yr: “Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark” by Julian Hebenstreit
The Shark Belief introduced the winners of its 2025 Shark Photographer of the Yr contest on Shark Consciousness Day, showcasing extraordinary pictures that spotlight the attract and fragility of sharks.
Julian Hebenstreit claimed the highest prize with a dramatic picture of an Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark taken in Australian waters, incomes him a shark diving journey in The Bahamas and the official trophy. Regional honors went to Hector Clarke and Martin Broen, whose photographs captured the wealthy variety of shark life within the British Isles and abroad. Greater than a celebration of visible artistry, the competition underscores the pressing want to guard sharks from threats like overfishing. These profitable pictures function each beautiful tributes and compelling calls to safeguard these historical ocean dwellers.
Extra: The Shark Belief, Instagram
British Isles, Runner Up: Colin Garrett
Younger Shark Photographer of the Yr: Panitbhand Paribatra Na Ayudhya
British Isles, Runner Up: James Lea
Nice Eggcase Hunt, Runner up: Tom Ingram
Extremely Recommended: Claude Lespagne
Extremely Recommended: Galice Hoarau
Extremely Recommended: Laura Storm
Extremely Recommended: Martin Broen
Extremely Recommended: Rowan Expensive
Extremely Recommended: Rowan Expensive
Extremely Recommended: Vadim Belakhov
Extremely Recommended: Megan Shea Graff
Residing with Sharks, Runner Up: László Földi
Residing with Sharks Winner: Gillian Marsh
Abroad, Runner Up: Vadim Belakhov
Abroad Winner: Martin Broen
Oceanics Programme Winner: Byron Conroy
Oceanics Programme Runner Up: László Földi
Mediterranean Programme Winner: Linda Mazza
