Mangō

This image placed second in the 2021 National Geo New Zealand photographer of the year award in the drone category and an image I am super proud of. Mangō means shark in my native language, Māori, and this day was a rare event in my local area, where hundreds of sharks warmed up in the sun over a few days. Playing in the waves, local surfers enjoyed the company of these schooling bronze whaler sharks. I was blessed to swim with this school on an offshore island days later and witnessed something I will treasure forever. These icons of the sea are not just predators, they are a key part in our food chain that demand respect, but are also a beautiful creature. These days are days I trea...View all