Top 15 selfies at sea

Jimmy Ulualoha Napeahi

Instagram/@whoisjob

As one of the world's top pro-surfers Jimmy Ulualoha Napeahi has more than enough opportunity to take some impressive sea selfies. However, it is this snap of Napheahi instilling a love of the sport in the next generation during a recent Mualiola Foundation event in Malibu which qualifies as one of his best.

Craig Parry

Instagram/@craigparryphotography

Australian nature photographer Craig Parry is well known for his incredible underwater shots of the marine life spotted around Byron Bay in New South Wales. Although he doesn't normally feature in his photography, when Parry spotted these 40-tonne humpback whales he just couldn't resist jumping in the water for a snap of himself with these giant creatures and these results landed him firmly in our pick of the best selfies at sea.

Jake Marote

Instagram/@jake_of_all_trades

Photographer Jake Marote is usually found behind the lens capturing the impressive feats of North Shore's surf pros but check out his social media feeds and it becomes clear that he's more than happy to take to the waves himself. The unusual composition (and the level of Marote's ring-blowing game) make this shot an absolute winner.

Wes Matweyew

Instagram/@goprohobbit

As his Instagram handle @goprohobbit suggests, professional kiteboarder Wes Matweyew is almost as skilled with a top underwater camera as he is with a kiteboard. Shot at Long Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos, the angle, scenery and Matweyew's hilarious pout earned this image a place on our list.

Spot Anderson

Instagram/@bondifit

When personal trainer Spot Anderson, who runs the popular Sydney-based fitness group Bondi Fit, took a group of clients swimming off Bondi Beach all he had in mind was some leisurely exercise in the sea. However, in what must be one of the scariest cases of photo bombing ever, this snap shows the group came much closer to Australia's famous sharks than they had planned.

Amazingly none of the swimmers remained completely oblivious until Spot returned home and uploaded photos from the swim to his computer. Australia has long been known as one of the best places to swim with sharks - it's just good to be aware that's what you're doing!

Thiago Correa

Instagram/@thiagomlcorrea

Brazilian photographer Thiago Correa has made quite a name for himself thanks to his incredible underwater selfies. Currently boasting 375,000 followers on Instagram, he has been posting these extreme shots since 2012 but our prize for the best goes to this amazing group shot which (understandably) went viral when it first hit the Internet. The jury is still out as to whether or not the image has been Photoshopped but - even if it is - we still give it top marks for creativity.

Colleen Carroll

Instagram/colleenjcarroll

Professional kiteboarder Colleen Carroll is no stranger to the selfie. Her social media feeds are bursting with inspiring and envy-inducing pictures of her boarding with friends, practicing in the Caribbean or chilling out on a yacht. However, it is when she harnesses the power of her kite strings and a GoPro that we think her shots really come to life.

Chuck Patterson

Instagram/@chuckpatterson

If there’s one scenario in which your selfie stick can be given a free pass it’s to take snaps like this. Shot by pro-surfer and snowboarder Chuck Patterson in Maui, we can’t help but a love a man who’s clearly enjoying every last minute of his time on board a beautiful classic sailing yacht.

Dane Jackson

Instagram/@danejacksonkayak

White water kayaking is hard enough but to take a selfie while white water kayaking and performing a tricky kickflip that sends you upside-down takes some serious skill. Of course, that’s all in a day’s work for expert kayaker Dane Jackson, whose Instagram account has racked up a healthy 16,700 followers thanks to his incredible adventure shots (and adorable pictures with his nephew).

Beyoncé

Instagram/@beyonce

She may be one of the most famous women in the world but even Beyoncé couldn’t resist taking a selfie while taking a boat trip on a recent vacation with her family. Just one of many shots taken by celebrities on superyachts this summer, Bey gets tops marks for fully embracing the experience with a little naval fancy dress.

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