Buyle's competitive career spanned from 1994 to 2004, focusing on world-first achievements and depth barriers:
He assists marine biologists by tagging sharks (Great Whites, Hammerheads) and collecting DNA samples while freediving.
Became the 8th person ever to dive deeper than 100 meters on one breath. fred buyle record
His work features sperm whales, dolphins, and large predators in their natural habitats without cages or scuba gear. Fred Buyle - Divers Alert Network
After retiring from competition in 2004, Buyle leveraged his records to become a leading underwater photographer and conservationist: Buyle's competitive career spanned from 1994 to 2004,
First world record at 51 meters (167.3 feet).
Fred Buyle is a world-renowned Belgian freediver who broke four world records between 1995 and 2000. He is famously known as the eighth person in history to pass the "mythical" 100-meter (328 feet) depth barrier on a single breath of air . 🏆 Key Freediving Records Fred Buyle - Divers Alert Network After retiring
He shoots using only natural light and one breath of air to remain non-invasive to marine life.