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Side view of a great white shark gliding over a sandy seabed next to swaying kelp

About this photo

A great white shark swims through clear blue coastal water over a light sandy seabed beside swaying kelp. This natural underwater shot is ideal for marine biology content, conservation graphics, and ocean wildlife designs.

Prompt: “photograph of a great white shark gliding over a sandy seabed past swaying kelp, gray back, white belly and pointed snout, side view underwater” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed and closely matching the brief, with only minor subtle texture inconsistencies on the shark's flank visible on extremely close inspection.

Also searched as: shark over sandy seabed · kelp forest shark · marine wildlife photo · underwater shark photograph

Direct file: 2816×1584 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this great white shark underwater 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: “Great White Shark Underwater” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/great-white-shark-underwater-bef7b01a) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 2816×1584 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “photograph of a great white shark gliding over a sandy seabed past swaying kelp, gray back, white belly and pointed snout, side view underwater” 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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