About The Shot
O'Brien Cay, Exuma, Bahamas/ 2023
Just off the waters of O'Brien Cay sits a small underwater plane wreck resting in shallow, crystal-clear water. While the exact story of how it ended up here isn’t well documented, locals tell of a light aircraft that once crashed in the area during the era when drug-running planes were frequent in the Exumas — a little piece of history now frozen under the sea. What makes this spot special isn’t just the wreck itself — it’s the vibrant reef that has grown around it. This site lies near a current cut, where the flow of water keeps sand moving and nutrients cycling, helping coral growth thrive and creating a healthy patch of reef beside the wreck. Swimming here feels like exploring a time capsule surrounded by life — a reminder that even abandoned history becomes home for the ocean.