Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals. The jaw-dropping moment stunned spectators watching from a catamaran near Seal Island in False Bay, South Africa. The hungry shark emerged from the water and bit down on the catamaran's dummy seal, before disappearing into the waves. Yirui Heng, of Singapore, photographed the action, which lasted for just seconds.
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .