ENTRY DESCRIPTION
Silky sharks are so named for the smooth texture of its skin. With a slender and streamlined body, it patrols the pelagic zone hunting for all kinds of bony fish. In Socorro, Mexico, I had the opportunity to photograph these graceful creatures as they gathered around the scuba divers as we ascended from our dive on evening. I wanted to capture a silhouette that embodies the unique physique and the unassuming nature of these guardians of the sea.

AUTHOR
Mok Wai Hoe is a photo enthusiast with a special interest in underwater photography and marine life. A member of Ocean Artists Society, he has been placed in photography competitions, such as Underwater Photographer of the Year, Sony World Photography Award and Ocean Geographic Photos of the Year, with his most notable accolade being the Master of Ocean Geographic Competition Wyland Award. His images have appeared in NatGeo online, Ocean Geographic, with a special feature of "OGX Emerging Pro Wildlife Photographer". In 2018, Mok was named Singapore Nature Photographer of the Year.

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