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Shark pursuing a shipwrecked sailor
A Common Shark (carcharias lamia) about to make a meal of a shipwrecked sailor
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Carcharias Chase Chasing Common Human Lamia Meal Mouth Predator Predatory Prey Pursuing Pursuit Sailor Shark Sharks Teeth Waves
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This print from Mary Evans Picture Library captures a thrilling and harrowing moment in the depths of the sea. A Common Shark (carcharias lamia) is depicted in hot pursuit of a shipwrecked sailor, its razor-sharp teeth bared as it closes in on its prey.
The intensity of the chase is palpable as the shark's predatory instincts take over, driven by the primal need for sustenance. The sailor, helpless and alone in the vast expanse of water, faces an uncertain fate at the mercy of this formidable predator.
Dating back to 1870, this historical image offers a glimpse into a time when life at sea was fraught with danger and uncertainty. The waves crash around them as man and beast engage in a deadly dance for survival.
As we gaze upon this scene frozen in time, we are reminded of the fragile balance between humans and nature. The ocean, once teeming with mystery and wonder, can quickly become a battlefield where only the strongest survive.
Mary Evans Prints Online has captured not just a moment in history but also a powerful reminder of our place within the natural world. In this stunning print, we witness firsthand the raw power and beauty of marine life - where every meal could mean life or death.
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