In this episode of outriggerwaikiki ’s Surfers in Residence, mikecoots shares how he sees sharks not as threats,  but as curious, complex creatures with traits that feel almost human. Something I’ve always admired in his portraits is that sharks become more than silhouettes in the deep – they’re beings worth understanding, protecting and coexisting with. Mike’s story is a reminder of the beauty that can come from choosing empathy over fear. #SurfersInResidence #ComeBeHere #OUTRIGGERWaikiki #OceanAdvocacy #MikeCoots #ZakNoyle #SharkConservation #OceanConservation #OUTRIGGERZone