From a 'smiling shark' to spellbinding shipwrecks: Behold the stunning pictures that show the magic of the aquatic world - and the majesty of creatures we're programmed to fear

Behold the stunning pictures that show the magic of the aquatic world

• Fabi Fregonesi has travelled all over the world capturing the underwater world, from Florida to Brazil
• The photographer shared 11 images with MailOnline Travel - which one is YOUR favourite?
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'Captivated by the wonders of the underwater world, I yearned to share its beauty with others.'

So says Fabi Fregonesi, a 39-year-old photographer who has spent hundreds of hours underwater capturing the 'magic' of the aquatic world.

Fabi, from Brazil, began underwater photography in 2012 after discovering a 'passion' for scuba diving. Since then, she's travelled all over the world taking photos, with her work even placing in this year's esteemed Underwater Photographer of the Year competition.

The award-winning photographer shares her stunning underwater images to her Instagram account @fabi_dive. She told MailOnline Travel: 'Underwater photography captivates me with its element of surprise and the thrill of capturing the unexpected.

'With each dive and each captured image, I deepen my understanding of marine life. Today, underwater photography is a really important part of my identity.'

From a smiling shark in the Bahamas to a fascinating shipwreck in Brazil, Fabi shared 11 stunning underwater images with MailOnline Travel. Scroll down to decide which one's your favourite.