But, like many other shark species, they are currently under threat – and Ulysse Nardin has set out to help the lemon shark and their kind by supporting the ocean data-research charity Ocearch and Miami’s Florida International University (FIU), which runs a unique underwater research station in the Keys called the Medina Aquarius Programme. Water resistant down to a gulp-worthy 300 metres, this 42mm diver features fizzing yellow highlights on its dial, bezel and eco-friendly strap (which is made from salvaged fishing net material), while the case back is stamped with an image of a trio of prowling lemon sharks that – we are assured – prefer eating crustaceans to humans. But it was around a decade ago when Buyle truly found his niche by combining his fish-like diving abilities with the artistic skills that run in his genes (his great-grandfather was a pioneer lensman during the 19th century, his grandfather was a painter and his father was a fashion photographer).Īnd now, sea-rooted watch brand Ulysse Nardin – which made its name by supplying ship’s chronometers to more than 50 of the world’s navies – has adopted Buyle as the perfect person to promote the capabilities of its new, 300-piece, limited-edition Diver Lemon Shark watch.
#Lemon shark professional#
By the age of 18 he was teaching the sport, and claimed the first of his four world records in 1995 before turning professional the following year – and then becoming only the eighth person in history to descend to a depth of 100 metres on a single breath. Now approaching 50 years of age, he began deep diving without the aid of scuba equipment when he was just 10, leaping from the side of his family’s sailboat during extended summer vacations.
#Lemon shark free#
Buyle, you see, is one of the world’s leading free diving photographers. He then descends into a silent, underwater world where he captures remarkable images with no tools other than a simple camera, the available light and the almost superhuman capacity of his highly trained lungs. Every time he goes to work, Mr Fred Buyle takes a very deep breath.
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