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Brave Photographer Captures Great White Shark Leaping 12 Feet Above the Ocean
- Photographer Chris Fallows captured a great white shark leaping about 12 feet out of the water, creating The Pearl.
- Fallows redesigned his tow sled to obtain a closer, safer shot with minimal disruption to the shark.
- Discovery Channel’s Shark Week featured Fallows’ work, boosting the image’s visibility.
- Fallows attributes the surge of adrenaline to the moment when everything came together for the shot.
- The Pearl print range often includes 11 black-and-white photos and one color image.
- Fallows donates 10% of print proceeds to WildAid to support wildlife conservation.
- The photographer and his wife sponsor habitat restoration efforts in Africa.
- The Pearl’s acclaim has elevated interest in high-risk wildlife photography.
- Fallows’ work emphasizes conservation through art and responsible photography.
- The Pearl was highlighted in a My Modern Met feature with related conservation content.
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