Ashlee Jansen, Stars in the Ocean (ANIMALS 2022)

The spots and stripes of a Whale Shark are like a galaxy in the ocean. Found on the Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia, each Whale Shark has its own unique pattern allowing each individual to be identified.

Images have been resized for web display, which may cause some loss of image quality. Note: Original high-resolution images are used for judging.