First world record at 51 meters (167.3 feet).
Buyle's competitive career spanned from 1994 to 2004, focusing on world-first achievements and depth barriers:
After retiring from competition in 2004, Buyle leveraged his records to become a leading underwater photographer and conservationist:
His work features sperm whales, dolphins, and large predators in their natural habitats without cages or scuba gear. Fred Buyle - Divers Alert Network
He assists marine biologists by tagging sharks (Great Whites, Hammerheads) and collecting DNA samples while freediving.
