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I got caught inside by this wave early this winter. It was bigger than it looks, and a few minutes later, I lost my prosthetic leg on a bad wipeout, never to be seen again. 10 grand on the bottom of the seafloor. The toughest part was driving my manual transmission truck home that day without a leg. And that's why I now wear a leash 100% of the time. Photo: Mike Coots
I was fortunate to be raised on the white sand beaches of Kaua’i. Shortly after high school, I lost my leg to a large Tiger Shark. It was a blessing, though, as it brought me to photography, which I learned during my downtime when I was injured. I love everything about capturing images. Finding the light, building relationships, and seeking out the unordinary is what I base my passions on. In my spare time, I still surf (now with a prosthetic leg) and am active in shark conservation.
See more of Mike’s work on his website and his Instagram: @mikecoots