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A whitetip reef shark rests on sandy seabed beneath a dense coral ledge in clear tropical ocean water.
A whitetip reef shark rests on sandy seabed beneath a dense coral ledge in clear tropical ocean water.

About this photo

A whitetip reef shark hovers calmly over a sandy seabed framed by vibrant, densely packed reef coral under an overhanging ledge. This crisp underwater shot is ideal for marine biology content, ocean conservation campaigns, and nature editorial use.

Prompt: “whitetip reef shark resting under a coral ledge” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed image matching the brief, with natural underwater lighting and no noticeable anatomical or generation flaws.

Also searched as: underwater coral reef · tropical ocean wildlife · shark under ledge · marine animal photography

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this whitetip reef shark under coral ledge 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: “Whitetip Reef Shark Under Coral Ledge” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/whitetip-reef-shark-under-coral-ledge-b16f27c6) — 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 “whitetip reef shark resting under a coral ledge” 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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