It’s been said sharks are perfectly suited for a life in the water, and the same may be true for British Olympic diver Tom Daley who has transformed himself into a shark ahead of Shark Week in the UK.
Plymouth-born Daley hopes that taking part in this project will challenge misconceptions surrounding the ocean’s top predator and highlight the vital role they play in the health of the ecosystem, as well as the importance of ocean conservation as a whole.
The athlete teamed up with SeaWorld Parks Entertainment to create a striking piece of body art of a shark along the full length of his body.
It took four hours for two body art specialists to complete the transformation. Daley’s five-foot-nine frame was covered from head to toe in a water-based paint, with the design created by British body painting artist, Emma Fay.
Shark Week runs from August 2 to 8.
