It takes a lot to scare Christian Black. "I've really loved sharks all my life and I've always wanted to swim with them," he says.

"When we were taking the photos in South Africa, I didn't get the chance to go outside the cage but I did touch them a few times.

"The exhibition was a chance to get up close and personal with some of the most deadly fish in the ocean.

"All the photos are of Great Whites. I think they are misunderstood and are not as dangerous as everyone thinks.

"I took these photos half out of my own interest and half out of wanting to raise awareness of this fact."

Although he "always comes back home to Hove", Christian's courage and enthusiasm have taken him to Hawaii, Fiji, Australia and New Zealand.

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Preview by Daniel Bates, features@theargus.co.uk