Gliding Overhead

A nurse shark glides directly overhead at the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi, Texas, offering a dramatic view of its broad head, streamlined body, and powerful fins from below. The unusual perspective brings the viewer beneath the shark as it moves through the blue water, highlighting the graceful form of an animal often overshadowed by the more intimidating reputation of its relatives. #EngelPhotography #NurseShark #Shark #MarineLife #OceanLife #Aquarium #TexasStateAquarium #CorpusChristi #Texas #WildlifePhotography #AnimalPhotography #UnderwaterWorld

Photographer James Engel

Date & Time Thursday, May 9th, 2024 at 2:51 PM America/Chicago

Focal Length 78mm

Shutter Speed 1/100 sec

Aperture ƒ/4.5

ISO 2000

Location North America, The United States of America, Texas, Corpus Christi, Texas State Aquarium

Animals Animalia, Chordata, Chondrichthyes, Orectolobiformes, Ginglymostomatidae, Ginglymostoma, Nurse shark

Keywords Landscapes & Nature, Marine Life, Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques, Underwater Photography, Wildlife Photography

Camera Nikon D850

Lens NIKON 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED VR AF-S Nikkor Lens

Filters Original ULHcombo Ultimate Lens Hood Bundle

Approximate Map Location

Latitude: 27.81373069
Longitude: -97.39236653
Altitude: 10.0 meters / 32.8 feet