The Shark Trust announced the winners of the 2025 Shark Photographer of the Year Competition on Shark Awareness Day. Photos were submitted from 34 countries showcasing various shark and ray species. Julian Hebenstreit won the top award for his photo of an Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark. The competition highlights the importance of conservation for sharks, many of which face extinction due to overfishing. Events like this raise awareness and inspire action to protect these vital ocean creatures.