Description
A reef shark above sea fans gives this canvas a view that rises from fine reef texture into open blue water. The tall photograph suits a wall where height matters more than width. It brings an underwater setting into the room while keeping the animal at the center of your attention.
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The photograph
Cobi Hay Yacobi photographed this reef shark in Jardines de la Reina, Cuba, on October 21, 2015, according to the camera date. He selected and cleaned the image himself. The animal faces the camera with its pectoral fins spread, making a broad shape within a portrait frame.
The sea fans occupy the bottom of the photograph. Above them, the blue background opens around the reef shark and continues toward the upper edge. That arrangement lets you move between two ways of looking: the simple outline of the animal and the more intricate reef below it.
Try following the picture upward from the sea fans rather than starting with the head. The transition from textured foreground to open water makes the height feel purposeful. For a viewer drawn to both sharks and reef environments, it keeps the subject connected to the place around it.
Meet the reef shark
The Caribbean reef shark, Carcharhinus perezii, lives in the western Atlantic, including the Caribbean. Its short, rounded snout and long, narrow pectoral fins are useful features to notice. The upper body is gray to gray-brown, while the underside is pale.
The Florida Museum’s Caribbean reef shark profile describes its association with coral reefs and their outer edges. Here, the sea fans give the photograph a visible reef setting beneath the animal. The image shows the fins and body from the front, with blue water surrounding them.
reef shark above sea fans on your wall
A narrow hallway wall can give this reef shark the height it needs without demanding a wide stretch of space. On a stair landing, look at the photograph from both the upper and lower approach. The position should let you see the whole vertical scene, including the sea fans at the bottom.
The room previews place the small print on a stair landing, the medium in a blue hallway and the large in a dining corner. Each suggests a way to use a taller rectangle of wall. Compare those examples with the space beside a door, above a chair or at the end of a corridor.
In a dining area, check the view from the table before deciding on the hanging position. A high chair back or a vase on a sideboard can interrupt the lower reef detail. Giving that part of the image room to show helps preserve the relationship between the reef shark and its surroundings.
The canvas can also suit a home office with a narrow wall beside the work area. Its portrait shape offers an alternative to the wide pictures often placed above desks. Let the blue connect with one existing color in the room and keep neighboring objects simple enough for the fins to remain easy to follow.
If two walls could work, compare the reef shark from the paths you use most. A view you pass several times a day may matter more than the room with the largest empty space.
Choose the size for your space
Start with the place you will see the picture most often. A close viewing position and an open wall across a room call for different decisions. These sizes are listed as width followed by height:
- 8 × 12 in: $69 USD
- 20 × 30 in: $149 USD
- 24 × 36 in: $169 USD
Use a sheet of paper to mark the full rectangle on your wall. Look at it from your usual chair and the doorway, with nearby lamps and other pictures in place. This gives you a better guide to scale than comparing the artwork with a screen. Allow enough clear wall around the edges for the photograph to feel complete.
Check the preview for your selected size before ordering, since the image crop may vary slightly between options. If the space calls for another dimension, ask about a different canvas size before placing your order.
Canvas, printing and delivery
The photograph is printed on canvas stretched over an inner wooden frame, 0.75 in deep, and arrives ready to hang. A decorative outer frame is not included. The supplied presentation lets the image sit on the wall without an added border; you can arrange separate outer framing if that suits your other artwork.
Each canvas is printed to order in the USA. Printing takes about 3 business days; estimated delivery after printing is about 2–5 business days within the USA or 10–30 business days to Canada, Australia and other eligible destinations. These are estimates rather than a promised arrival date. Express shipping is not available.
Shipping is free to the USA, Canada and Australia. For other countries offered at checkout, shipping costs US$25–US$36 for the first canvas, depending on size, plus US$8 for each additional canvas. The total appears before payment. Import duties or taxes may apply outside the USA. The English shop does not ship to the EU, the EEA or the UK.
Find a companion photograph
Within the shark and ray canvas collection, compare the reef shark with the turning Caribbean reef shark with a lit belly. Both photographs were made on the same dive day, with different body positions in portrait compositions.
The Two Gray Angelfish Beneath a Ledge Canvas Print comes from the same Cuba trip. For another shark view, consider the Caribbean Reef Shark Canvas Print. The marine life identification guide adds background for comparing the animals. Choose a pairing by the space and viewpoints you want to share.
Behind the camera
Cobi Hay Yacobi is a marine nature photographer whose work centers on underwater photography. He has been diving for over 20 years and has completed more than 1,000 dives in the Red Sea and around the world. Dedicated lighting, underwater cameras and patient observation shape the photographs in his collection.
He selects images from thousands of photographs, using underwater lighting to reveal the scene’s natural colors. The story behind Cobi’s underwater photography introduces his approach. Here, the reef shark and the sea fans both keep their place in the frame. The photograph gives you a subject to recognize and a setting to explore.
Frequently asked questions
How should I care for the canvas?
Choose a dry, ventilated indoor position away from direct sunlight, high humidity, steam and splashes. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the surface. Room mock-ups suggest scale and styling; check the actual conditions in your chosen location.
Can I send it directly as a gift?
Yes. Enter the recipient’s delivery address at checkout in an eligible country. If you are choosing for someone else’s room, ask about their available wall space before deciding on the dimensions.
How do payment and order updates work?
Available payment methods appear at checkout and are processed by an authorized provider. After payment, we email your order confirmation. A tracking number follows by email when the parcel ships. Keep your confirmation so you can refer to the size, quantity and delivery details.
Where can I check the returns terms?
Read the Returns & Refunds policy before ordering. Review your selected option and delivery address in the basket, then complete payment when the details are correct.
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