Gerardo del Villar, an underwater photographer, aims to rehabilitate the reputation of sharks and inspire conservation efforts through his images. Initially focused on capturing the strength of these predators, he now emphasizes their stories and the threats they face from human activity. With approximately 100 million sharks killed annually and over 300 species endangered, del Villar highlights the critical need for awareness and responsible ecotourism. His unique experiences photographing dangerous shark species contribute to a broader understanding of these vital marine animals and their ecosystems.
A sea without sharks is an unhealthy sea. Underwater photographer Gerardo del Villar knows this well and wants everyone else to understand it too.
The animals he loves have been crossing the world's oceans for 400 million years, they have survived several mass extinction moments, and today they face their worst threat yet: humans.
There are about 536 known species of shark in the world, and 316 of them are endangered by fishing.
Gerardo del Villar is a witness to this diversity. He is the only Latin American to photograph and interact with 10 of the world's most dangerous shark species in the open ocean.
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