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.
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .