Record-breaking great white shark breach helps launch ‘Shark Week’ 2020
Discovery’s “Shark Week” returned Sunday, and Air Jaws: Ultimate Breach helped launch the annual tradition. This latest installment in the Air Jaws series featured shark experts competing to capture the best images of a great white shark breach. The experts all used different methods for capturing a breach off the Seal Island, South Africa. While one expert attempted to capture a night image, another used a drone camera to document their attempt. But it was Chris Fallows and his tow camera that captured the most spectacular breach. The 15-foot breach was a new series record, and a monumental moment for Fallows. “The photo you dream of,” he said. “They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, that picture is worth a thousand breaches.” Viewers at home were also amazed by the spectacle, as many took to Twitter to share their dismay.
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- Can't believe how high it came out! It was just perfect! Sure hope I got it-- that is an incredible image! A photo you dream of!
- Air Jaws returned with Discovery's annual Shark Week on Sunday. And fans of the long-running series were rewarded with images of amazing great white shark breaches, including this majestic picture off the shores of South Africa.
- They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, that picture is worth a thousand breaches. This has to be the ultimate Air Jaws breach.
- Viewers were shocked to see a shark jump so high, with one person tweeting, that shark breach was just incredible. Perfect pic, too! The 15-foot breach was not only a new Air Jaws record, it was also a special moment for shark expert Chris Fallows, who captured the image.
- For years, you chase getting a great image of a great white shark. But to get one from that critical angle really does justice to the amazing athletic ability of what is one of the world's truly remarkable predators.
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