Fiona Ayerst

Fiona Ayerst (born 20 September 1965) is a wildlife photographer based in South Africa notable for underwater photography.

Biography She has swum with many species of shark, photographed them, including the macropredator tiger shark and the massive but tamer whale shark. Her images have won awards in numerous photo competitions. She writes for several magazines, and works as an editor for Beyond Blue magazine. She is a proponent of protecting sharks and ocean environments. Her images have appeared in magazines and newspapers worldwide, such as Time magazine, She is a director of Africa Media.