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.
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
