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The Living Bait (Colour Litho)
2778512 The Living Bait (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The living bait. The islanders of Kishm, in the Persian Gulf, ruthlessly hunt sharks with a primordial and very risky system. Once offshore on a boat, the fisherman throws himself to swim and, like a living bait, waits for the shark to approach him and opens his mouth wide to devour it. Just then, the man plants a colossal hook in the jaws of the sea beast and flees, while his companions pull the monster with the rope, to kill him. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 22 November 1936.); © Look and Learn
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The Living Bait - A Thrilling Hunt in the Persian Gulf
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. This photo print, titled "The Living Bait" takes us back to a daring and perilous fishing tradition in the Persian Gulf. The image, captured by Achille Beltrame, showcases the islanders of Kishm as they fearlessly confront enormous sharks using an ancient and treacherous technique. In this heart-stopping scene, a lone fisherman plunges into the turquoise waters armed only with his courage and a colossal hook. As he waits like living bait for the approaching shark to open its jaws wide, his companions stand ready on their boat with harpoons at hand. With lightning speed, our brave protagonist plants the massive hook into the predator's mouth before making his escape while his comrades pull on ropes to subdue their monstrous catch. Beltrame's illustration for Courier Sunday in 1936 vividly captures both danger and bravery intertwined within this age-old practice. The sheer size of these majestic creatures juxtaposed against human vulnerability serves as a testament to man's relentless pursuit of sustenance from nature's depths. "The Living Bait" transports us to an era where sailors risked life and limb amidst crashing waves and unpredictable wildlife. This awe-inspiring artwork reminds us of humanity's deep connection with nature while highlighting our unwavering determination in overcoming adversity. As we gaze upon this remarkable lithograph from Bridgeman Images' private collection, let it serve as a reminder that sometimes great risks are taken for even greater rewards – be it survival or capturing breathtaking moments frozen forever in time.
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