@alexisgarciaphoto: People often ask if I’m crazy for getting in the water with sharks or if I’m afraid of sharks. The truth is, I feel most at peace around them. 🦈 Years of diving with these incredible animals have shown me that they are far from the monsters they’re often portrayed to be. As the ocean’s apex predators, they’ve played a vital role in marine ecosystems for over 400 million years. Understanding replaces fear. Education creates respect. Education > Fear #ocean #underwaterphotography #shark #tigershark #sharkdiving oceanconservation sharks