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A shark expert has revealed stunning images of him 'squaring up' to a 12ft beast as he swims with the ferocious predators in New Zealand. Despite a shark attacking his boat during the photo shoot, Riley Elliott is determined to challenge society's negative view of the sharp-toothed beast, explaining how it's possible to swim alongside the apex predators by radiating confidence and respect. Spectacular images show 33-year-old Elliott interacting with awe-inspiring beasts and close ups showing the sleek creature's lethal array of teeth. (Photo/IC)
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A shark expert has revealed stunning images of him 'squaring up' to a 12ft beast as he swims with the ferocious predators in New Zealand. Despite a shark attacking his boat during the photo shoot, Riley Elliott is determined to challenge society's negative view of the sharp-toothed beast, explaining how it's possible to swim alongside the apex predators by radiating confidence and respect. Spectacular images show 33-year-old Elliott interacting with awe-inspiring beasts and close ups showing the sleek creature's lethal array of teeth. (Photo/IC)
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A shark expert has revealed stunning images of him 'squaring up' to a 12ft beast as he swims with the ferocious predators in New Zealand. Despite a shark attacking his boat during the photo shoot, Riley Elliott is determined to challenge society's negative view of the sharp-toothed beast, explaining how it's possible to swim alongside the apex predators by radiating confidence and respect. Spectacular images show 33-year-old Elliott interacting with awe-inspiring beasts and close ups showing the sleek creature's lethal array of teeth. (Photo/IC)