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A blacktip reef shark swims through clear shallow turquoise ocean water over a sandy seabed.
A blacktip reef shark swims through clear shallow turquoise ocean water over a sandy seabed.

About this photo

Sun-dappled clear shallow turquoise water surrounds a swimming blacktip reef shark above bright white sand. This crisp natural underwater shot is ideal for marine education content, ocean conservation materials and wildlife design projects.

Prompt: “blacktip reef shark in shallow turquoise water” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.5/10): Sharp, well-composed image with natural underwater lighting, correct shark anatomy, and no visible flaws, perfectly matching the provided brief.

Also searched as: shallow ocean shark · underwater wildlife · marine life photo · tropical reef shark

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this blacktip reef shark shallow waters photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Blacktip Reef Shark Shallow Waters” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/blacktip-reef-shark-shallow-waters-5d54e1dc) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “blacktip reef shark in shallow turquoise water” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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