Older than dinosaurs and the result if 400 million years of evolution,
the Great White Shark is the ultimate apex predator. Living as long as
humans in the unknown watery world, their faces tells of a life filled
with stories of survival. From charismatic deep seal scratches to a
healed broken jaw these are the portraits of the ultimate survivor. To
the government of Western Australia it is the portrait of a serial killer.
The controversial culling of the protected Great White Shark is in the
‘national interest’ of protecting public safety and tourism – but at what
environmental and ecological costs. Charcharodon carcharias (Great
White Shark) IUCN Red List – VU Vulnerable.
Sam Cahir is an international award winning underwater photographer specialising in sharks. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Sam’s work has featured on television, newspapers, magazines, calendars, books, scientific papers and numerous websites worldwide. He is a valued part of the Fox Shark Research Foundation team (FSRF) located in South Australia, whose mission is to inspire the appreciation and understanding of great white sharks through research and education.
Awards 2010 - Gold Medal - UnderwaterPhotography.com Awards
2011 - Runner Up UnderwaterPhotography.com Awards
2012 - Runner UP UnderwaterPhotography.com Awards
2012 Sony World Photography Awards - Commended
2013 Best in Show - Our World Underwater Photography Awards
2013 Winner - Our World UnderwaterWide Angle Unrestricted
2014 3rd Place - Beneath The Sea - International Imaging Competition
2014 IPA International Photography Awards - Honorable Mention -
2014 Natural History Museum Wildlife Photographer of Year- Finalist
2015 IPA International Photography Awards - Honourable Mention x 4
2016 Natural History Museum Wildlife Photographer of Year- Finalist
2016 PX3 - Silver - Underwater
2016 PX3 - Bronze - Underwater
2016 PX3 - Honourable mention
2019 Silver - Tokyo International Photo Awards - Underwater
2019 Bronze - PX3 Prix De La Photographie Paris - Underwater
2019 Gold - IPA International Photography Awards - Professional
2019 Honorable Mention - IPA International Photography Awards
