I lived & surfed for most of my life on the northern beaches of Sydney then moved to the Central Coast of NSW where I still surf. I'm approaching 72 yo and in all those years, like other surfers, I didn't learn very much about sharks apart from a modicum of fear and a vast amount of respect. But recently I stumbled across your channel and am now seeing these magnificent creatures in a new light. Thank you.
This is just spectacular. Thank you so much. I have experienced these exact situations in the water myself many times in Southern California. One time at Sunset there was a huge shark just “resting in the water column” as you say and we were baffled by how inactive it was as dozens of surfers frolicked in circles around it. I could see it clearly from the stairs but nothing like this amazing aerial footage to illustrate clear patterns. You are doing a public service. keep up the great work. we are all watching.
I think sharks follow the law of randomness, one day they could be peaceful a whole afternoon, for example if they just had their meal, and on another day they could eat the leg of a surfer
This content is Shark Week. Every week. All of the weeks. I haven't watched shark week in over 10 years. It turned to hot garbage not long after Air Jaws debuted. With a slight blip with the shark drone footage. We can learn more from these video's, that from a whole month of Shark week garbage.
I absolutely love this man's videos. His voice, the background music, and the beautiful scenery is relaxing and mesmerizing to watch and yet the subject matter and the close encounters is very unsettling to watch. I'm always conflicted. This man's narration skills are top notch, and I would like to hear him on some major network channels too, like National Geographic or Discovery.
So unbelievably amazing to see sharks like this so close to humans. As a native of San Diego I always knew they were lurking just past the wave line. I am fortunate enough to have traveled to Palau and went scuba diving with these awesome creatures. Palau is the only shark sanctuary in the world. I recommend it if you are a shark lover like myself.
Man I love your content so much. I've been following you since the beginning and I'm happy to see your success. I do my best to spread the word. Your work is insanely valuable and contributes to the conservation of thses amazing animals. Thank you so much. Empathy is what might keep this species alive.
Amazing job of capturing such a pure moment of nature and man, I love his reaction - didn't panic at all and understood you were trying to help make him aware. I think it's so cool how naturally curious they are of us - love the speed comparison with prey maneuvers vs. their curious cruising of the waves with humans in them. You are doing so much not only for science, but conservation. I would come to you for advice on sharks more than a marine biologist. Your patience and longevity of your drone practices have really made you an expert on these animals and we are all treated to it - thanks for always being in their corner and helping us understand them even better.
Beautiful and informative video! It’s crazy to see sharks that big in such close proximity with humans and not care about the humans. Thank you for showing people that they are something to be aware of but not necessarily feared. The shots of the dolphins at the end were awesome!!! 😄💙🐬
I watch your vids all the time before I go out for a surf or swim, they usually make me feel better about my cohabitation with sharks. Sometimes it still scares the crap out of me tho! Great video as always!! 🌊
I totally get what you're saying! I thought I'd never swam with a white shark. Turns out my 3 kids, husband, & I have most definitely shared the waves. 💙
You all are awesome for not letting things deter you from living your lives to the fullest! Truly! (if you can't guess, I'm a bit of a chickenshhit myself lol)Cool that you respect the sharks as well!
@@TheMalibuArtist A shark week clip weaseled its way into my feed and I came here to cleanse my eyes. The perspective you offer is both beautiful and educational. The surfer's reaction is priceless and really fills me with hope that we're changing the tide (haha) on the public perception of these breathtaking, misunderstood creatures.
I think this is your best video/commentary. Very insightful footage and great commentary on shark behavior. Look forward to the interview with the surfer.
Always LOVE your videos! I know you've mentioned before that you aren't a shark expert, but your videos are always very informative and engaging! Good stuff! Please keep educating/informing us! 💙
RE White sharks and stingrays: Two things I saw during both Shark Week and Nat Geo Shark Fest: Young white sharks like stingrays. One South African juvenile ended up being 'necropsied' and they got something like 6-=8 stingray stings out of the stomach; another was the young/teenage white sharks who have moved down to Guadalupe and 'mixing' with the adult Giants. Apparently these rowdy teens stay in shallower water: one was even filmed trying to snap at a batray.
You have allowed me to appreciate how beautiful and graceful sharks really are. It’s almost like watching a fire, I just get mesmerized. Has there ever been a day where you don’t find a shark in the water? Soo cool.
this channel is very interesting and informative. it shows an unbiased, objective look at shark behaviour and shark encounters. no dramatization, villifying the sharks, fancy edits, or suspenseful narration. the overhead shots give a nice view of everything. so much of what we see and hear about sharks, even on "scientific" channels like natgeo, bbc, and discovery, are so exaggerated and dramatized that it creates such a false sense of paranoia and disdain for these animals. it's not to say they're not aggressive or attack ppl, or that we shouldn't exercise caution (they are predatory animals after all), but to see them like this you realize how the majority of the time they're really just exploring and looking for regular food.
Thank you for educating us. Some of us don't know but act as if we do. That is the arrogance that puts us in danger or even worst....! I just came across your channel and what made me subscribe was the fact that you didn't just place stock images with a story. You're bringing us close and personal with excellent footage of the shark and the surfer. Very captivating. That's Production Value so Thumbs-up and Thank You.
love your videos, if there's a youtube award for informative content i'm sure you'd win. i don't know if i'd knowingly swim while a shark was in my immediate vicinity but you've certainly taken away some of the fear factor. like i believed before that any white shark close to shore was a real threat to any humans that are in the water but your videos have shown it's a common situation and most people haven't got a clue about the shark a few feet away from them. thank you.
Interview with surfer : "Oh Shoot, I thought it was a dolphin..." Jokes aside, amazing content as always! I love the ocean, swimming, surfing, diving, I'll do anything in the water here in South Africa because I live for it, and I have huge respect for these amazing creatures.
After watching your videos my fear of the water is gone. As a kid I swam in San Clemente waters every weekend, for years. No one ever had an interaction with a shark, though I'm sure they were present. Thanks so much for all your research and beautiful videos!
Thankyou once again for trying to enlighten people to the truth of sharks, so glad we have you to show the world that sharks are not mindless killers, the truth is humans are far more dangerous than the creatures in the oceans
My goodness. You have single handedly changed the perspective, literally and it’s funny how just a shift in perspective in all things can create a whole new understanding of the world around us. Thank you for this work and PLEASE continue. More people need to see sharks in this way. I personally have a phobia that was directly related to seeing “Jaws” at 3 years old. Thanks dad… It didn’t make me hate sharks but it has kept me out of the ocean most of my life and unfortunately really did extreme damage to how the human race views sharks. What a disservice to our world. I feel like you are somehow undoing some of that and I am grateful. I will share!!
These videos should be standard educational material for children in schools across the world. It would help a great deal to teach children that these amazing creatures can be 100% lethal, but on the same hand placid and curious. I love these videos, they're fantastic.
That guy is so calm, i'm so impressed. I've been in the water all my life and I still am scared of them sometimes, that would be too close for comfort for me lol. He must have big kahoonas! edit: your vids are helping people understand sharks better and protect them, so hats off for these excellent vids and your awesome work.
I like how your using a drone to unlock the behavior of the GW sharks. I think what your doing is gonna help people co exist better with these apex predators.
Great vids. I do wish he would reveal the beaches that he's filming in these videos. Outside of his video covering the hammerhead bite at Deer Creek in Ventura, I've not heard him mention which beach in any of his videos. I'm so curious because I've spent my entire life in the water throughout Malibu, from Topanga to County Line, and while seeing dolphins and especially seals on almost every visit, I've never seen a shark or a shark fin. In his videos, there are sharks everywhere with fins breaching the surface. Where can this be in Malibu that I've NEVER seen it? I'm also intrigued by how well his camera sees through the surface to the sharks and rays, and even to the ocean floor. When you're sitting on your board in the lineup anywhere in Malibu, it's very rarely clear enough to see what's going on under the surface. I think he's most likely down in Laguna or even south of there. Much of his footage looks to me like it could be Deer Creek, but that's not Malibu and I've never seen a shark up there either.
This is my new favorite notification channel on TH-cam! I LOVE this content! I live in OC & My 3 kids & I have swam with white sharks... but we didn't know it! So Cool! They are all over the beaches💙 🏊♀️🏄🏼🌊🐚🦈🙋🏼♀️
Love this video!! ❤️ First time I've seen one that isn't harrassing, bullying & instigating a shark to attack to instill fear rather then knowledge in humans! While not in any way indicating we should not fear them, we all need to learn to respect them while in their habitat & be aware of safe ways to enjoy their homes 🥺 This video gave an indepth & beautiful view of both these animals & the ocean 🌊
Amazing footage. I'm not going to lie. That gave me the hee bee jeebies. Thankfully the surfer turned at the precise time. Makes me wonder if he instinctually sensed something.
Why this guy don’t have more followers I DO NOT KNOW. he is so professional and such a kind voice. Please everyone let’s pass this guys channel around.
Great choice of music throughout the video! So many people would put some kind of foreboding music over this to further demonize these sharks. The are beautiful creatures that so often get painted in a bad light.
Imagine, one day, there’s a system of drones that monitor the waters above surfers and alerts them to sharks in the area. Imagine the few lives saved and the research that would come from it
I think your spot on with your observations of juvenile white sharks in the surf zone. They are able to rest as the incoming swells push oxygen rich water through their gills. Occasionally you see larger sharks exhibit the same behavior just slowly cruising around. It's also believed they like the warmer inshore water and these areas also provide an excellent nursery environment with plenty of food opportunities. Hopefully the sharks get accustomed to seeing humans and may be less likely to bite a swimmer or surfer when they become larger and start to hunt larger prey.
I love this, I love your work and the way you came to aware people that they are not truly the villains that movies and tendencies try to make us believe... I love the Shark week on Discovery Channel but sometimes I think they are kinda sus about the intentions of the content.
Sooner or later, I believe you will unfortunately probably catch a footage of a shark attack. If that were to happen, would you continue shooting or would you back away?
Hate to say it but it's just a matter of time before a big one that's not been able to catch a stingray or seal for too long that ends up settling for human
I love your videos! I am addicted to sharks and finding shark teeth on the beach. Even tho I'm addicted to these magnificent creatures, I always watch the water. I'm on the east coast of South Carolina where the water isn't clear like the California beaches. It's brown and hard to see things. I am not really a swimmer, I just go to look for shark teeth and walk down the beach enjoying the sound of the crashing waves. With you sharing your videos, it brings a whole new light to how they are. That we shouldn't fear them, but to respect them because the people are in the sharks home and people need to respect that and if something happens to happen, the person should be responsible for being in the sharks home. I watch a VERY AWESOME scuba diver on here and he always says that he takes full responsibility if he is attacked by a shark because he's in their home. The bottom line is we as people must respect the wildlife in the oceans because we are the visitors and the sharks don't understand that we are there to enjoy the water and pose no threat to the sharks. I would absolutely love to see a shark while I'm walking the beach! That would be the neatest thing ever!!
I absolutely love all the education I am receiving through your videos. I do love to swim, but deep water and dark water scares me. Oddly the Ocean is 100% my happy place. It is the only place I can relax 100%. I don't have to be out in it for that to happen but I do enjoy getting in a bit. Thank you so very much for your videos.
Great video, one that should be watched by everyone who enjoys the ocean! I've been surfing since 1964 (but slowing down a bit now!) ... and in the last minute or so of this video, you can see dolphin fins in the background - their fins are more curved and usually they "porpoise" above the surface. If the fin is a bit "sharper" in shape and just glides below the surface, it's a shark. Then again, for all the times I've ever seen sharks and dolphins, as mentioned on this video, it's the life below the surface that sees you and not the other way around!
I get so anxious watching these videos, even though I know enough about sharks to know that most of the time, sharks don't even care about your or even other fish life around them. You just never know when they will feel you are encroaching on their territory or when they realize "you know what I'm kind of hungry, let me get a taste of you real quick". It's only a matter of time until a drone catches a shark attack or an attempted predation. But the drone footage should show people just how rare it is...and also that you should ALWAYS be aware of your surroundings.
Imagine why one uses air-bubbles in fish tanks. Sharks + waves creating bubbles = same reason you need bubbles in your fish tanks. So nice to see your work again and again Carlos.
idk if they already do this at shark beaches, but hiring a drone operator to patrol the beaches for sharks (like a lifeguard watching for drowning ppl) is pretty helpful. especially now that drones are so affordable and can offer such amazing, steady footage. when a shark gets close, or exhibits aggressive behaviour, the drone can descend to warn the swimmers, like it does here
I am on the Central Coast of NSW. Studying Sharks from above and also noting many Stingrays.For me they are a great indicator of Sharks in a predatory mode. They lay buried one day with shark activity , next day ,same shark different movements they all flee , I can nearly guarantee within a 1km radius I will spot that shark moving far more actively and sending out the vibrations that these Rays pick up on. I never get sick of my "office"
It was actually arching it's body with pectorals out when it was behind him, that's posturing for a test bite. If it was bigger he might have been attacked.
@@Shadyman55 It was for sure. And what if it bit him by accident? I don't understand what it is with the current thinking that sharks are just misunderstood creatures and that therefore they are harmless, There are way too many videos of people free diving with large great whites and tigers and completely ignoring the potential danger they are in. This sends the very most wrong message. These animals can kill you on a whim or by mistake. Don't temp fate. Respect these animals like you should Grizzly bears, Leopard seals, Lions whatever. Great whites have been a protected species for 20 years - they can't be hunted or senselessly killed anymore. This is great news but it is a settled plight - it does not make large predatory sharks safe to be near. This Malibu Artist fella, clearly his heart is in the right place, but he's becoming cavalier with his videos and is pushing his legal exposure by diminishing a deadly threat to humans. Kumbaya isn't a defense in court.
@@MaverickDMD …excellent comment. I feel the same way. He is inevitable going to either capture on video a territorial attack or a predation. These are apex predators for a reason, and they all have different temperaments and personalities. Also, when an animal is hungry, it’s going to eat. They do not reason like humans do. They will take the easy meal without hesitation. Too many people have gotten a false sense of security regarding sharks. Respect the ocean and it’s creatures. It’s common sense.
This footage is stunning. I wonder if it's possible to take such pictures in the twilight or at night. It would certainly be instructive to see how the sharks behave then.
If that shark was hungry this would have ended totally different and it's just not worth the risk to me. The thought of being eaten alive such like the Nellis attack in Sydney is horrific to imagine.
Your videos have taught me a lot! I’m a SoCal resident and I’m wondering if you’ve ever droned (new verb) over Sycamore Cove Beach? It’s just north over the Malibu line. The topography shows a steep drop not far off shore. With that do you think larger sharks would come closer to shore? Thanks.
There's tons of videos of great whites in Carpinteria and near the Malibu pier. I would assume that this would mean they would be inbetween too. I've personally had a great white surface behind me while I was on my kayak. The ground underwater (depth, sand/rocks, kelp) as well as the beach in general matched very similar to sycamore cove area.
Great information. This is why these majestic machines can’t be kept in aquariums. They swim around the globe from Sth Africa to South Australia to California. Amazing animals.
@@jscatt6123 There were 137 confirmed shark attacks in 2021. 73 of them unprovoked. 39 provoked. 8 billion humans on this planet you know the odds of being attacked. As of Aug 2022 55 confirmed attacks. You are in their living room remember that.
In low oxygen water zones that shark needs to maintain some forward movement in order to keep water moving through the gills but when they rest inside the surf zone the Water becomes oxygen rich by crashing waves requiring less forward movement if any.
Just amazing as usual! Such a great eye! I love your work, but won’t be swimming in the sea. But enjoying your work all the more! I spent my youth in Acapulco Bay. No concern for sharks as we didn’t believe we they were in the bay, only out at the Princess Hotel, where there were many attacks over the years. I shudder now to think about it! Worst thing I encountered was a poisonous sea snake! But it was gone in a flash! I applaud your bravery going in the water. You are a true talent and friend to the sharks 💗 Signed, Strictly a pool swimmer only…….these days
Beautiful creatures ❤️ Thanks for sharing. Me, from my part, I stopped eating sea animals (and all others of course as well) 20 years ago. To precious to kill.
This is also a relatively small white shark. Probably a juvenile that still feeds on fish and rays. The larger white sharks should be more of a concern.
Def should do a collab with shark bytes his content is pretty damn good to be honest for being a newish i just saw his videos a few days ago and cant stop watching just as interesting as yalls and very good information as well!
I went out past the waves for the first time ever today, out on Manhattan beach... I couldn't stop thinking about your videos and how many juvie whites were probably around me 😂 swam back real quick
It's funny. I frequent many of the breaks that I'm pretty sure you film and while I've had the odd encounter I don't generally look for the sharks because I know that I likely won't see them but I DO look up for a drone hovering over me LOL. I figure that may be my best tell that a shark is near me.
Surfing in SoCal my whole life there has been times i jump off my board pretty close to shore and land on something big. probably one of the sharks. Who knows but i have hit big things under water with no idea what it was. I have only seen two in the water while surfing once in 1986 and one in the late 90's I have seen them from shore breach out of the water. The best one I saw was about 100 yards outside of the south jetty from the Ventura harbor entrance. Probably about an 8-10 footer jump out of the water and make a huge splash. That was awesome to see.
I didn’t know CA waters were clear blue. I’m from FL panhandle in the gulf where we have see through clear emerald waters and have always been curious about southern CA waters if pretty clear as we have.
You’ve shed so much light on sharks and their behavior that decades of research has failed to expose. We’ve been told they’re dumb and will strike anything that moves. Your footage has shown Whites are anything but dumb; they can very well tell the difference between their prey and the boards and swimmers here. They are truly amazing animals.
fascinating to watch this video and see how the shark just casually swims by the surfers yet in so many other instances they have attacked surfers or indeed killed them. crazy.
I have been curious about sharks since I was a teen, I've got several books but they are dated. I knew about facing the shark and letting it know you've seen them however, I didn't know they ride the waves for rests and oxygen so thank you. Everytime I watch the film jaws I pick holes in the behaviour wich is a shame - I'm a nightmare to watch it with
I lived & surfed for most of my life on the northern beaches of Sydney then moved to the Central Coast of NSW where I still surf. I'm approaching 72 yo and in all those years, like other surfers, I didn't learn very much about sharks apart from a modicum of fear and a vast amount of respect. But recently I stumbled across your channel and am now seeing these magnificent creatures in a new light. Thank you.
That's where I'm from central Coast and a guy got his head but off recently but it was at dusk and he was alone in a deep water spot
I’m from there also, yet the amount of human killings and lethal car crashes far outweigh the shark encounters. 👍❤️🇦🇺
Bravo to you sir. May you have many more years to share the ocean with these magnificent creatures.
@@IdonthaveatwittersoFoff. many casualties off on the road brah number one death for young people is in a car
@@Thehomelessathlete really ? never heard about that and I take a very keen interest in anything shark related
This is just spectacular. Thank you so much. I have experienced these exact situations in the water myself many times in Southern California. One time at Sunset there was a huge shark just “resting in the water column” as you say and we were baffled by how inactive it was as dozens of surfers frolicked in circles around it. I could see it clearly from the stairs but nothing like this amazing aerial footage to illustrate clear patterns. You are doing a public service. keep up the great work. we are all watching.
I think sharks follow the law of randomness, one day they could be peaceful a whole afternoon, for example if they just had their meal, and on another day they could eat the leg of a surfer
I wish they showed content like this during Shark Week. The world needs to see more content on sharks like this.
This content is Shark Week. Every week. All of the weeks.
I haven't watched shark week in over 10 years.
It turned to hot garbage not long after Air Jaws debuted.
With a slight blip with the shark drone footage.
We can learn more from these video's, that from a whole month of Shark week garbage.
Yeah I agree. I haven’t seen much of this on shark week.
Wow, I can't wait to hear the interview with that surfer. That guy was awesome with his reaction.
Totally. That is going to be really interesting.
Like ur avatar pic!🤘🏼
@@panicmosem5969 We are everywhere.😃
@@Ken_G. ...and need a miracle😉
I love these videos. No sensation, no fear mongering like so many other 'documentaries'.
I absolutely love this man's videos. His voice, the background music, and the beautiful scenery is relaxing and mesmerizing to watch and yet the subject matter and the close encounters is very unsettling to watch. I'm always conflicted. This man's narration skills are top notch, and I would like to hear him on some major network channels too, like National Geographic or Discovery.
So unbelievably amazing to see sharks like this so close to humans. As a native of San Diego I always knew they were lurking just past the wave line. I am fortunate enough to have traveled to Palau and went scuba diving with these awesome creatures. Palau is the only shark sanctuary in the world. I recommend it if you are a shark lover like myself.
Man I love your content so much. I've been following you since the beginning and I'm happy to see your success. I do my best to spread the word. Your work is insanely valuable and contributes to the conservation of thses amazing animals. Thank you so much. Empathy is what might keep this species alive.
Amazing job of capturing such a pure moment of nature and man, I love his reaction - didn't panic at all and understood you were trying to help make him aware. I think it's so cool how naturally curious they are of us - love the speed comparison with prey maneuvers vs. their curious cruising of the waves with humans in them. You are doing so much not only for science, but conservation. I would come to you for advice on sharks more than a marine biologist. Your patience and longevity of your drone practices have really made you an expert on these animals and we are all treated to it - thanks for always being in their corner and helping us understand them even better.
Beautiful and informative video! It’s crazy to see sharks that big in such close proximity with humans and not care about the humans. Thank you for showing people that they are something to be aware of but not necessarily feared. The shots of the dolphins at the end were awesome!!! 😄💙🐬
This has become my favorite channel love seeing the ocean and marine animals and getting good information 🤟
This is one of the best channels on TH-cam. I have very few I appreciate as much. This channel has to be in my top three. Perfection. Thank you!
Your videos are amazing. Keep spreading positive information on sharks.
Awwwwww the ending with the dolphins is so precious!! Thank you for always bringing us nature in our own city 🤍 🏆🏆
I watch your vids all the time before I go out for a surf or swim, they usually make me feel better about my cohabitation with sharks. Sometimes it still scares the crap out of me tho! Great video as always!! 🌊
That is awesome! Thanks so much!
I totally get what you're saying! I thought I'd never swam with a white shark. Turns out my 3 kids, husband, & I have most definitely shared the waves. 💙
Same for me! I’m actually going in the morning and had a moment of fear so I decided to come here and enjoy the true nature of our sharks 🦈 🤍
You all are awesome for not letting things deter you from living your lives to the fullest! Truly! (if you can't guess, I'm a bit of a chickenshhit myself lol)Cool that you respect the sharks as well!
@@TheMalibuArtist A shark week clip weaseled its way into my feed and I came here to cleanse my eyes. The perspective you offer is both beautiful and educational. The surfer's reaction is priceless and really fills me with hope that we're changing the tide (haha) on the public perception of these breathtaking, misunderstood creatures.
I think this is your best video/commentary. Very insightful footage and great commentary on shark behavior. Look forward to the interview with the surfer.
Always LOVE your videos! I know you've mentioned before that you aren't a shark expert, but your videos are always very informative and engaging! Good stuff! Please keep educating/informing us! 💙
RE White sharks and stingrays: Two things I saw during both Shark Week and Nat Geo Shark Fest: Young white sharks like stingrays. One South African juvenile ended up being 'necropsied' and they got something like 6-=8 stingray stings out of the stomach; another was the young/teenage white sharks who have moved down to Guadalupe and 'mixing' with the adult Giants. Apparently these rowdy teens stay in shallower water: one was even filmed trying to snap at a batray.
You have allowed me to appreciate how beautiful and graceful sharks really are. It’s almost like watching a fire, I just get mesmerized. Has there ever been a day where you don’t find a shark in the water? Soo cool.
this channel is very interesting and informative. it shows an unbiased, objective look at shark behaviour and shark encounters. no dramatization, villifying the sharks, fancy edits, or suspenseful narration. the overhead shots give a nice view of everything. so much of what we see and hear about sharks, even on "scientific" channels like natgeo, bbc, and discovery, are so exaggerated and dramatized that it creates such a false sense of paranoia and disdain for these animals. it's not to say they're not aggressive or attack ppl, or that we shouldn't exercise caution (they are predatory animals after all), but to see them like this you realize how the majority of the time they're really just exploring and looking for regular food.
Thank you for educating us. Some of us don't know but act as if we do. That is the arrogance that puts us in danger or even worst....! I just came across your channel and what made me subscribe was the fact that you didn't just place stock images with a story. You're bringing us close and personal with excellent footage of the shark and the surfer. Very captivating. That's Production Value so Thumbs-up and Thank You.
love your videos, if there's a youtube award for informative content i'm sure you'd win. i don't know if i'd knowingly swim while a shark was in my immediate vicinity but you've certainly taken away some of the fear factor. like i believed before that any white shark close to shore was a real threat to any humans that are in the water but your videos have shown it's a common situation and most people haven't got a clue about the shark a few feet away from them. thank you.
I am so amazed by your channel and appreciate you showing sharks as thoughtful beings as every life is 💜
This may be the best one yet, and that surfer was a G- cant wait to see his interview. Danka from San Diego!
Interview with surfer : "Oh Shoot, I thought it was a dolphin..."
Jokes aside, amazing content as always! I love the ocean, swimming, surfing, diving, I'll do anything in the water here in South Africa because I live for it, and I have huge respect for these amazing creatures.
After watching your videos my fear of the water is gone. As a kid I swam in San Clemente waters every weekend, for years. No one ever had an interaction with a shark, though I'm sure they were present. Thanks so much for all your research and beautiful videos!
This channel should have a LOT more subscribers by now.
Thankyou once again for trying to enlighten people to the truth of sharks, so glad we have you to show the world that sharks are not mindless killers, the truth is humans are far more dangerous than the creatures in the oceans
The underwater tokyo drift at 6:20 is so rad, that shark is gonna be legend when it grows up
Another beautiful video you can’t get enough of filming great whites and I can get enough of watching
Oh those poor stingrays at 5:54. Thank you for your videos.
My goodness. You have single handedly changed the perspective, literally and it’s funny how just a shift in perspective in all things can create a whole new understanding of the world around us.
Thank you for this work and PLEASE continue. More people need to see sharks in this way. I personally have a phobia that was directly related to seeing “Jaws” at 3 years old. Thanks dad…
It didn’t make me hate sharks but it has kept me out of the ocean most of my life and unfortunately really did extreme damage to how the human race views sharks. What a disservice to our world.
I feel like you are somehow undoing some of that and I am grateful.
I will share!!
These videos should be standard educational material for children in schools across the world.
It would help a great deal to teach children that these amazing creatures can be 100% lethal, but on the same hand placid and curious.
I love these videos, they're fantastic.
That guy is so calm, i'm so impressed. I've been in the water all my life and I still am scared of them sometimes, that would be too close for comfort for me lol. He must have big kahoonas!
edit: your vids are helping people understand sharks better and protect them, so hats off for these excellent vids and your awesome work.
I like how your using a drone to unlock the behavior of the GW sharks. I think what your doing is gonna help people co exist better with these apex predators.
Another great one, Carlos! Your notifications for a new vid always make my evening after a day at work
Thanks so much Alex!
I enjoy your videos so much! I was at the beach everyday growing up, mostly Huntington or Hermosa. Your dialog is informative. Thank you! 😎
Great vids. I do wish he would reveal the beaches that he's filming in these videos. Outside of his video covering the hammerhead bite at Deer Creek in Ventura, I've not heard him mention which beach in any of his videos. I'm so curious because I've spent my entire life in the water throughout Malibu, from Topanga to County Line, and while seeing dolphins and especially seals on almost every visit, I've never seen a shark or a shark fin. In his videos, there are sharks everywhere with fins breaching the surface. Where can this be in Malibu that I've NEVER seen it? I'm also intrigued by how well his camera sees through the surface to the sharks and rays, and even to the ocean floor. When you're sitting on your board in the lineup anywhere in Malibu, it's very rarely clear enough to see what's going on under the surface. I think he's most likely down in Laguna or even south of there. Much of his footage looks to me like it could be Deer Creek, but that's not Malibu and I've never seen a shark up there either.
Absolutely my favorite channel on TH-cam
This is my new favorite notification channel on TH-cam! I LOVE this content! I live in OC & My 3 kids & I have swam with white sharks... but we didn't know it! So Cool! They are all over the beaches💙
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Love this video!! ❤️ First time I've seen one that isn't harrassing, bullying & instigating a shark to attack to instill fear rather then knowledge in humans! While not in any way indicating we should not fear them, we all need to learn to respect them while in their habitat & be aware of safe ways to enjoy their homes 🥺 This video gave an indepth & beautiful view of both these animals & the ocean 🌊
I’m a Huntington Beach girl and this footage and education is awesome! We love our sharks!
Amazing footage. I'm not going to lie. That gave me the hee bee jeebies. Thankfully the surfer turned at the precise time. Makes me wonder if he instinctually sensed something.
Why this guy don’t have more followers I DO NOT KNOW. he is so professional and such a kind voice. Please everyone let’s pass this guys channel around.
Great choice of music throughout the video! So many people would put some kind of foreboding music over this to further demonize these sharks. The are beautiful creatures that so often get painted in a bad light.
Imagine, one day, there’s a system of drones that monitor the waters above surfers and alerts them to sharks in the area. Imagine the few lives saved and the research that would come from it
I think your spot on with your observations of juvenile white sharks in the surf zone. They are able to rest as the incoming swells push oxygen rich water through their gills. Occasionally you see larger sharks exhibit the same behavior just slowly cruising around. It's also believed they like the warmer inshore water and these areas also provide an excellent nursery environment with plenty of food opportunities. Hopefully the sharks get accustomed to seeing humans and may be less likely to bite a swimmer or surfer when they become larger and start to hunt larger prey.
Off-the-charts!!! Most interesting and exciting shark vid I've ever seen, and I seen a lot:) Great work as always.
dig the way those dolphins are checking out the drone.
Just to let you know you joined TH-cam the day befor I was born like same year😅that’s crazy😜
I love this, I love your work and the way you came to aware people that they are not truly the villains that movies and tendencies try to make us believe... I love the Shark week on Discovery Channel but sometimes I think they are kinda sus about the intentions of the content.
This video was most interesting to see! Thank you so much for these spectacular pictures from the ocean.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I don't know why youtube recommended me this...but glad it did! It was awesome 😊 Subscribed!
Sooner or later, I believe you will unfortunately probably catch a footage of a shark attack. If that were to happen, would you continue shooting or would you back away?
Hate to say it but it's just a matter of time before a big one that's not been able to catch a stingray or seal for too long that ends up settling for human
Well it happened to Tomas Butterfield last X-mas eve.
It only takes an investigative bite…
Thanks Malibu artist for sharing your videos
I love your videos! I am addicted to sharks and finding shark teeth on the beach. Even tho I'm addicted to these magnificent creatures, I always watch the water. I'm on the east coast of South Carolina where the water isn't clear like the California beaches. It's brown and hard to see things. I am not really a swimmer, I just go to look for shark teeth and walk down the beach enjoying the sound of the crashing waves. With you sharing your videos, it brings a whole new light to how they are. That we shouldn't fear them, but to respect them because the people are in the sharks home and people need to respect that and if something happens to happen, the person should be responsible for being in the sharks home. I watch a VERY AWESOME scuba diver on here and he always says that he takes full responsibility if he is attacked by a shark because he's in their home. The bottom line is we as people must respect the wildlife in the oceans because we are the visitors and the sharks don't understand that we are there to enjoy the water and pose no threat to the sharks. I would absolutely love to see a shark while I'm walking the beach! That would be the neatest thing ever!!
I absolutely love all the education I am receiving through your videos. I do love to swim, but deep water and dark water scares me. Oddly the Ocean is 100% my happy place. It is the only place I can relax 100%. I don't have to be out in it for that to happen but I do enjoy getting in a bit. Thank you so very much for your videos.
Great video, one that should be watched by everyone who enjoys the ocean! I've been surfing since 1964 (but slowing down a bit now!) ... and in the last minute or so of this video, you can see dolphin fins in the background - their fins are more curved and usually they "porpoise" above the surface. If the fin is a bit "sharper" in shape and just glides below the surface, it's a shark. Then again, for all the times I've ever seen sharks and dolphins, as mentioned on this video, it's the life below the surface that sees you and not the other way around!
I get so anxious watching these videos, even though I know enough about sharks to know that most of the time, sharks don't even care about your or even other fish life around them. You just never know when they will feel you are encroaching on their territory or when they realize "you know what I'm kind of hungry, let me get a taste of you real quick". It's only a matter of time until a drone catches a shark attack or an attempted predation. But the drone footage should show people just how rare it is...and also that you should ALWAYS be aware of your surroundings.
LOL (A really quick snack!)
Imagine why one uses air-bubbles in fish tanks.
Sharks + waves creating bubbles = same reason you need bubbles in your fish tanks.
So nice to see your work again and again Carlos.
idk if they already do this at shark beaches, but hiring a drone operator to patrol the beaches for sharks (like a lifeguard watching for drowning ppl) is pretty helpful. especially now that drones are so affordable and can offer such amazing, steady footage. when a shark gets close, or exhibits aggressive behaviour, the drone can descend to warn the swimmers, like it does here
I am on the Central Coast of NSW. Studying Sharks from above and also noting many Stingrays.For me they are a great indicator of Sharks in a predatory mode. They lay buried one day with shark activity , next day ,same shark different movements they all flee , I can nearly guarantee within a 1km radius I will spot that shark moving far more actively and sending out the vibrations that these Rays pick up on. I never get sick of my "office"
It was actually arching it's body with pectorals out when it was behind him, that's posturing for a test bite. If it was bigger he might have been attacked.
I felt like it was sizing him up as well.
@@Shadyman55 It was for sure. And what if it bit him by accident? I don't understand what it is with the current thinking that sharks are just misunderstood creatures and that therefore they are harmless, There are way too many videos of people free diving with large great whites and tigers and completely ignoring the potential danger they are in. This sends the very most wrong message. These animals can kill you on a whim or by mistake. Don't temp fate. Respect these animals like you should Grizzly bears, Leopard seals, Lions whatever. Great whites have been a protected species for 20 years - they can't be hunted or senselessly killed anymore. This is great news but it is a settled plight - it does not make large predatory sharks safe to be near. This Malibu Artist fella, clearly his heart is in the right place, but he's becoming cavalier with his videos and is pushing his legal exposure by diminishing a deadly threat to humans. Kumbaya isn't a defense in court.
@@MaverickDMD …excellent comment. I feel the same way. He is inevitable going to either capture on video a territorial attack or a predation.
These are apex predators for a reason, and they all have different temperaments and personalities. Also, when an animal is hungry, it’s going to eat. They do not reason like humans do. They will take the easy meal without hesitation.
Too many people have gotten a false sense of security regarding sharks. Respect the ocean and it’s creatures. It’s common sense.
This footage is stunning. I wonder if it's possible to take such pictures in the twilight or at night. It would certainly be instructive to see how the sharks behave then.
I don't think so. I do some fixed wing "drone" videos, at the light is definetely best around noon.
If that shark was hungry this would have ended totally different and it's just not worth the risk to me. The thought of being eaten alive such like the Nellis attack in Sydney is horrific to imagine.
Your channel is so interesting. Those rays, leopard sharks, and guitarfish are clearly afraid of the shark, knowing it is looking for food.
Most educational channel on WS ,thanks 🦈🦈🤗🤗
Your videos have taught me a lot! I’m a SoCal resident and I’m wondering if you’ve ever droned (new verb) over Sycamore Cove Beach?
It’s just north over the Malibu line.
The topography shows a steep drop not far off shore. With that do you think larger sharks would come closer to shore?
Thanks.
I'm no shark expert but I'm very interested in them and if there's a steep drop I'd imagine sharks would come closer yes
There's tons of videos of great whites in Carpinteria and near the Malibu pier. I would assume that this would mean they would be inbetween too. I've personally had a great white surface behind me while I was on my kayak. The ground underwater (depth, sand/rocks, kelp) as well as the beach in general matched very similar to sycamore cove area.
Thanks for sharing those beautiful moments
Great information. This is why these majestic machines can’t be kept in aquariums. They swim around the globe from Sth Africa to South Australia to California. Amazing animals.
There is a sick twisted channel called sharks happen that plays them as evil creatures. I love your channel Augusta Ga
Sick and twisted? Lol.. Sharks Happen goes over confirmed shark attacks. You think these animals are harmless little kitties?
@@jscatt6123 There were 137 confirmed shark attacks in 2021. 73 of them unprovoked. 39 provoked. 8 billion humans on this planet you know the odds of being attacked. As of Aug 2022 55 confirmed attacks. You are in their living room remember that.
I’m just obsessed with watching videos about sharks!!
Bonjour de France. Bravo for your educative videos. Salutations de Toulon (French Riviera)
Amazing, just amazing footage and it really help dispel the " jaws" syndrome that the likes of the Discovery channel love to show
These videos are absolutely amazing to watch fantastic thank you
In low oxygen water zones that shark needs to maintain some forward movement in order to keep water moving through the gills but when they rest inside the surf zone the Water becomes oxygen rich by crashing waves requiring less forward movement if any.
Just amazing as usual! Such a great eye! I love your work, but won’t be swimming in the sea.
But enjoying your work all the more!
I spent my youth in Acapulco Bay. No concern for sharks as we didn’t believe we they were in the bay, only out at the Princess Hotel, where there were many attacks over the years.
I shudder now to think about it! Worst thing I encountered was a poisonous sea snake! But it was gone in a flash!
I applaud your bravery going in the water. You are a true talent and friend to the sharks 💗
Signed, Strictly a pool swimmer only…….these days
I love this channel! Thank you for not portraying these beautiful animals as mindless man eaters, ready to strike at a moment's notice.
Beautiful creatures ❤️ Thanks for sharing. Me, from my part, I stopped eating sea animals (and all others of course as well) 20 years ago. To precious to kill.
This is also a relatively small white shark. Probably a juvenile that still feeds on fish and rays. The larger white sharks should be more of a concern.
Def should do a collab with shark bytes his content is pretty damn good to be honest for being a newish i just saw his videos a few days ago and cant stop watching just as interesting as yalls and very good information as well!
Just lost an old family friend to a Great White a few weeks ago. Was a long distance sea swimmer that went out once too often .
Amazing video thx looking forward to more
Maybe California should adopt a friendly outlook on drones at the beach and drone pilots could keep watch for people? Have a megaphone?
I went out past the waves for the first time ever today, out on Manhattan beach...
I couldn't stop thinking about your videos and how many juvie whites were probably around me 😂 swam back real quick
It's funny. I frequent many of the breaks that I'm pretty sure you film and while I've had the odd encounter I don't generally look for the sharks because I know that I likely won't see them but I DO look up for a drone hovering over me LOL. I figure that may be my best tell that a shark is near me.
I'd love to see how different tiger sharks behave in the shallows! Do they react differently to humans?
Surfing in SoCal my whole life there has been times i jump off my board pretty close to shore and land on something big. probably one of the sharks. Who knows but i have hit big things under water with no idea what it was. I have only seen two in the water while surfing once in 1986 and one in the late 90's I have seen them from shore breach out of the water. The best one I saw was about 100 yards outside of the south jetty from the Ventura harbor entrance. Probably about an 8-10 footer jump out of the water and make a huge splash. That was awesome to see.
Jus love your videos so much. Such an education ❤️
Nice footage. Young sharks can be close to the coast for safety, like a nursery. Also sharks can be in the shallow water whike healing from a wound
❤️ your narration and videos!
Choice of music is wise to not give irrational fear of these majestic creatures!
I didn’t know CA waters were clear blue. I’m from FL panhandle in the gulf where we have see through clear emerald waters and have always been curious about southern CA waters if pretty clear as we have.
Another great video! Thank you
Your videos are amazing.
You’ve shed so much light on sharks and their behavior that decades of research has failed to expose. We’ve been told they’re dumb and will strike anything that moves. Your footage has shown Whites are anything but dumb; they can very well tell the difference between their prey and the boards and swimmers here. They are truly amazing animals.
fascinating to watch this video and see how the shark just casually swims by the surfers yet in so many other instances they have attacked surfers or indeed killed them.
crazy.
I have been curious about sharks since I was a teen, I've got several books but they are dated. I knew about facing the shark and letting it know you've seen them however, I didn't know they ride the waves for rests and oxygen so thank you. Everytime I watch the film jaws I pick holes in the behaviour wich is a shame - I'm a nightmare to watch it with
Thanks for sharing! Great video, so nice to see white sharks in a non hysterical light.
This was amazing! Just goes to show how beautiful and not threatening they can be