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A spotted whale shark swims with its mouth open feeding near the ocean surface as sunbeams filter through blue water

About this photo

Sunbeams stream through clear blue tropical water onto a whale shark with an open mouth feeding on plankton near the surface. This dramatic underwater shot works well for marine conservation content, diving marketing, and ocean wildlife editorial use.

Prompt: “photograph of a whale shark feeding with its wide mouth open near the surface, white spots on a dark blue-gray back, sunbeams, underwater” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Matches the brief perfectly with sharp composition, natural sunlit underwater lighting, anatomically consistent whale shark details, and no visible artefacts.

Also searched as: underwater wildlife · sunbeam ocean · marine life · tropical sea

Direct file: 2016×1152 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this whale shark feeding 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: “Whale Shark Feeding Underwater” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/whale-shark-feeding-underwater-8e273fec) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 2016×1152 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 whale shark feeding with its wide mouth open near the surface, white spots on a dark blue-gray back, sunbeams, 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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