Our Shores, Basking Shark Painting

Our Shores, Basking Shark captures a beautiful Basking Shark and a surfer sharing the Cornish shore in the clear beautiful aqua waters. Basking sharks are an endangered species and are protected species in UK waters and there are strict rules how close boats and other watercraft can go. Sadly, this protection doesn’t stop them from being victims of pollution, entanglement in fishing gear and plastic pollution due to the way they filter feed on plankton at the surface. You should always give them plenty of space if you find yourself sharing the water with them, at least 4 metres away. We need to act now to clean up our act otherwise we will sadly lose them altogether. Globally shark fishing is a massive issue. It is estimated 100 million sharks are killed each year, over the last 50 years there has been a 70% decline in shark populations. Sharks are essential to a healthy ecosystem in the sea and must be further protected here in the UK and globally. Original watercolour on paper comes mounted in a ice white mount with backing board in a recyclable presentation bag. Mount size is A3 with an aperture of 22 x 34 cm. Please note this is unframed. I am donating 10% of all profit to Surfers Against Sewage who are a campaigning charity that inspires, unites and empowers communities to take action to protect oceans, beaches, waves and wildlife.

Painting:Watercolor on Watercolour Hot Pressed 300 gsm Paper

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:11.7 W x 16.5 H x 0.4 D in

Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.