The central figure is a tabby cat dressed in full scuba gear, sitting upright on the edge of a wooden dock. The cat wears a vibrant red life vest, a pink snorkel mask pushed up onto its forehead, and has large dark swim fins on its feet. It is looking forward with a serious, focused expression. Resting on the dock in front of the cat is a small book with the word "Sharks" printed clearly on the cover.
In the background, a second, smaller cat wearing a sun hat is seen further down the dock, engaged in what appears to be fishing. A small sign with a red "no swimming" or "no fishing" prohibition symbol stands near the water's edge, partially obscured by the foreground. A white wooden bridge railing is visible to the right, leading toward a background of dark, lush green trees.
The artwork is done in a painterly, illustrative style with soft, blended colors. The palette relies on the contrast between the deep, murky blues and greens of the water and surrounding landscape, and the bright, saturated red of the cat's life vest and mask. The lighting creates a gentle, slightly whimsical atmosphere, emphasizing the humorous juxtaposition of a domestic house cat prepared for an underwater adventure.