Shark Tipping - Flipping good fun

Johann Mourier, 28, caught this Blacktip reef shark in the sea around the French Polynesian islands.

After wrestling with the line-caught beast Johann was able to turn it onto its back, which immediately sent it to sleep.

Fellow researcher and photographer Thomas Vignaud helped measure the 5ft shark, check its sex and take a DNA sample before releasing it in good health

Picture: SOLENT NEWS & PICTURES