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A gray shark with black-tipped fins swims at the surface of calm clear blue ocean water.

About this photo

A sleek shark floats just below the surface of bright clear open ocean water, with a soft reflection visible on the calm water. This sharp natural shot works well for marine life editorial content, ocean conservation materials, and wildlife website graphics.

Prompt: “shark swimming in clear blue water” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Well composed, sharp, and closely matches the brief, with only very minor unrealistic fin detailing that is only noticeable on extreme close inspection.

Also searched as: marine wildlife · open ocean shark · sea predator

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this shark swimming in blue ocean 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: “Shark Swimming In Blue Ocean” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/shark-swimming-in-blue-ocean-6b738094) — 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 “shark swimming in clear blue water” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more animals images like this?
Browse the Animals collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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