Original Oil by Geoffrey C. Smith
36"W x 24"H
 
Emma at Tiger Beach captures the strength and grace of one of the ocean's most iconic predators, this painting portrays Emma gliding through the aquamarine depths with her distinctive stripes and calm presence.
 
Inspired by the real-life Emma - an unusually gentle tiger shark known for her bond with marine conservationist Jim Abernethy - this portraits honors both her beauty and the trust she fostered between species. Emma's story has helped shift public perception of tiger sharks from fearsome to misunderstood, and Geoffrey C. Smith's work reflects that transformation. Through expressive color and motion, Emma the Tiger Shark reminds us of the intelligence and individuality of even the ocean's most powerful animals.