Meet Sharkira
Sharkira is a Small-spotted Catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula), I nick-named her for the way she moved, those hips don't lie!
I was swimming through a kelp Chanel when Sharkira appeared out of nowhere, weaving effortlessly towards me, she swam right up to me nearly before turning elegantly away. She twisted and danced around me for several minutes as I watched starstruck. Every movement perfectly synced with the kelp surges. It caused me to spin and swoop to match the energy and happiness of the moment.
When people think of sharks, they often imagine speed, power and danger. Sharkira was none of those things. She was playful, elegant and completely in rhythm with her ocean world.
Species
Small-spotted Catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula)
SeaWild Fact
Small-spotted Catsharks (Scyliorhinus canicula) can detect tiny electrical signals produced by other animals, helping them locate prey hidden beneath sand and seaweed even when they can't see it.
Location
Falmouth Bay, Cornwall, UK
Date Captured
13th May 2026
Photographer
Fish Garner
Collection
Meet the Locals – The SeaWild Art Collection
© Fish Garner / SeaWild.org
Size Guide
Centimeters
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(A3) Large portrait art print |
The art print is 29.7 x 42cm |
(A3) Large landscape art print |
The art print is 42 x 29.7cm |
(A4) Portrait art print |
The art print is 21 x 29.7cm |
(A4) Landscape art print |
The art print is 29.7 x 21cm |
(A5) Small portrait art print |
The art print is 14.8 x 21cm |
(A5) Small landscape art print |
The art print is 21 x 14.8cm |
Product Specification
Large Portrait Art Print - 29.7 x 42 cm (11.6 x 16.5 in) (A3) printed on 300gsm 100% recycled paper.
