
30/09/2025
This is a photograph of a shark captured upside down, a perspective rarely seen in nature photography. When sharks are flipped on their backs, many enter a state called tonic immobility, a natural trance-like condition that temporarily immobilizes them. Scientists often use this technique to safely study sharks for research, tagging, or medical purposes. Seeing a shark from this unusual angle reveals the powerful structure of its fins, gills, and underbelly, giving us a unique glimpse into the anatomy of one of the ocean’s most efficient predators.