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Scars of a Survivor

Photographed in Isla Guadalupe. A mature great white shark glides beneath the bright surface, its scars revealing years of survival. I waited for the moment it crossed the light, capturing its strength and quiet presence in black and white.

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Nature Photography Contest

2025

Nominee

Animals

Non Professional

Scars of a Survivor

Photographed in Isla Guadalupe. A mature great white shark glides beneath the bright surface, its scars revealing years of survival. I waited for the moment it crossed the light, capturing its strength and quiet presence in black and white.

About Artist

Gerardo Del Villar

I am an explorer and lifelong ocean lover drawn to powerful, misunderstood animals. From sharks to orcas and other great predators, I’ve spent years seeking encounters that teach me respect, humility, and wonder. My images come from that passion a desire to understand these creatures up close and to share their stories so others can see them with the same fascination I feel.

Gerardo Del Villar

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Nature, Underwater, Wildlife

Location

Mexico

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