Silhouetted Sixgill Shark in Deep Sea Canyon in near Devonport, Auckland

Silhouetted Sixgill Shark in Deep Sea Canyon

by Marjorie Powers

Copper-toned light falls through exceptionally clear water, illuminating the silhouette of a sixgill shark cruising through a dark underwater canyon near Devonport, Auckland. The shark moves with slow, deliberate grace, its elongated body and six gill slits visible against the fading backlit glow. Above, surface ripples distort the light into shifting patterns that dance across the rocky canyon walls. The water remains still, carrying clear weightless quiet as the creature drifts through the turn of seasons. Fine sediment hangs suspended in the current, catching the last rays of the day. The shark's tail fin cuts a sharp line against the bright water, while the rough texture of the canyon floor fades into deep shadow below.

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Camera Fujifilm X-H1*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Fujifilm X-H1 photos, grab one online.
Lens XF 16-55mm f/2.8
Focal Length 17mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 3200
Film processed in Photoshop
Location near Devonport, Auckland
Date 2025-01-08
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates -36.7317, 174.8966
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