VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families. The residents of the small island, located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Tanzania, wade into danger when they travel an hour out to sea and into rough waves - in tiny man-made boats. Photographer Mario Gerth spent two weeks with the fishermen of four different villages, named Padje, Nungwi, StoneTown, and Matemwe. The 38-year-old, of Erfurt, Germany, witnessed the daily hardship the locals endure to provide for their families by catching catfish, shark and tuna.
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
