Josh Liberman

Josh recounts an encounter with one of the ocean’s most misunderstood creatures off the coast of Florida.

Behind-the-scenes photo by Liv Williamson

“I slid off the stern of the boat and entered the warm, eternal blue water off the coast of Jupiter, Florida.

A soft shadow emerged in the distance, cautious of this new visitor. The fish could sense my heartbeat - I knew I must remain calm and fully present if I hoped to create a photograph worthy of communicating its elegance.

The contours of its body are confident; its power is portrayed even in the shadows. The dusky shark glided effortlessly closer, closer.

As we made eye contact, I clicked the shutter, and slowly exhaled the one breath I took with me from above the thin blue line.

Sometimes all it takes is one breath to better understand those that reside in the shadows”

Nikon Hook & Tackle