Raised on the coast of New Zealand in Kawakawa Bay, Sofaia has always had a deep connection to the sea. From a young age, she found herself captivated by sharks—one of the most misunderstood yet essential creatures of the ocean.
As a photographer, Sofaia uses her creative skills to showcase the beauty and importance of marine life. Sofaia is driven by a mission to inspire people to see the ocean not just as a resource, but as a world worth co-existing and protecting.