@@ProudMama-boy It looks pretty dead. It never moves or takes a breath the whole time. It could be that the sharks passed it up because it was starting to smell bad.
@@dwaneanderson8039 I agree with you about the seal being dead all along but I can’t agree with you on the “smells bad” reasoning for the failure to consume. Sharks are often seen eating rotten whale carcasses that have been bloated and rotting for days, even weeks. I’m of the belief that they sensed that the seal was infected with something that they didn’t want to be infected with. Resulting in them not having a taste.
While they eat rotting whale meat, rotting and sick sea lion may not be an option to them. They obviously came close and checked out the smell and none of them liked what their senses were screaming.
My God man I’ve been studying White Sharks since I was a five year old and I would NEVER have thought that 5 White’s would have passed up this kind of meal. It is CLEAR to me and I thought so after the first or second passed that they MUST know the animal has a disease that they want nothing to do with. Here is something else I know that I know, this work you are doing is TRULY remarkable and absolutely amazing and you are doing SO much for this species and for the White Shark loving community. I can’t thank you enough for all of your hard work: What a truly CAPTIVATING and AMAZING film this is man, thank you so much!!! ❤
This has got to be some of the most amazing and informational footage of white sharks that I have ever seen, and this is why I absolutely love your Channel
The fact that they'll feed on a bloated rotting whale carcass for days, but not a sick sea lion is super interesting. It reminds me of how dogs can detect things like cancer. I can't even imagine having such a strong sense of smell or any of their impressive senses. It's seems like it would be so intense and overwhelming. I love the behavioral research you've compiled just from drone images. It's such a cool thing to witness. Thank you Malibu dude! Keep up the good work! 🤙🤘🦈
When you see amazing footage like this makes you think twice about how sharks are portrayed in media as ruthless killing machines, to pass up an easy meal like this shows you how just how much there is to find out about this magnificent animals. Thank you Carlos for all your hard work and your effort, much obliged.
I think the point you make about senses and somehow knowing that the seal is somehow contaminated is a really strong one. Sharks have been around so long and for good reason.
The seal is already death, It does not move in any secuence with the head underwater all the time. Maybe they sense or suspect that the seal is posioned or had a dangeorus disease... I don't think they are calculating any risk, because the seal is totally inert. It's a very interesting video indeed.
A similar thing was tried on a dead cow. Even though the birds approached, they didn't take any pieces. After days, when the poison wore off, they ate it.
I'm more in awe of white sharks with every video of yours that I watch, Carlos. Thank you for these amazing doses of inspiration and wonder. Our world is a beautiful place, worthy of our nurture.
Absolutely fascinating!! I am one that has always believed the animals we share this planet with are all far more intelligent than humans give them credit for. This was an awful death for this poor sea lion😭. We humans have got to do better in protecting and caring for this earth and all the magnificent animals we share it with!!! I love your videos!! Thank you!
Carlos, you should win an award for your footage. This is absolutely incredible. I have said it many times, but this is a gift, and I know it takes so much time and patience, but to witness this is a chance of a lifetime for most of us. THANK YOU.
If the seal was releasing some kind of chemical that the sharks were sensitive to and repelled by, it would be great to market it to protect swimmers the same way? Assuming its not toxic. Great step forward to identifying a natural repellent Carlos.
It's highly likely something about the poisoning that was scaring them off. they all got very close, likely they could tell something wrong not normal about this seal. and whatever it was probably smelled bad to them. surreal video.
I hypothesis that the sea lion had to be sick in some way or as u said "contaminated in some way". Noticing the seal hadn't moved by the time of the 3rd shark and was still in the same position after your battery swap only made me further suspicious of illness. It was interesting to note each shark performed a similar circuit of investigation including the Gill flare where I think the shark was tasting the water and allowing his olfactory senses to take over but changed approach once within a 5 foot range as if something unseen deterred them and made them choose instead to go upon their way leaving the area.
That was awesome I really thought that seal was gonna be dinner but those sharks were aware something was wrong with it shows they aren’t just mindless hunters
I pray you make a lot of money you deserve it. This is amazing. I’ve been watching Great White since I was eight years old and I’m 58. This is good stuff. Thank you.
This might be my favorite video you've made so far! I came in with the expectation of seeing predation but stayed because I got to see such an amazing interaction, along with an amazing showcase of their intelligence! One of my favorite parts of why sharks are my favorite animals is that I always learn something new about them, and this episode proves that tenfold. 11/10!
From the beginning i thought the seal was dead because its head was never above the surface, at one point when one of the smaller sharks approached it seemed to move but I'm sure now that it was the current or waves that moved it. As with what many are saying here that there was something about this carcass that disturbed the sharks excellent array of senses because a free lunch of sea lion for those smaller sharks who probably wouldn't get that chance with a healthy sea lion would seem to be too good to miss. On another note, jeez when that last shark came into view, wow, that was a huge shark and quite comfortable in the shallow water of the kelp bed. As always your videos provoke food for thought and data for debate, thanks for all you do to bring us these unique opportunities.
Wow Carlos, what an amazing scene you captured here, my heart was in my mouth all the way through, I think you are right they know the sealions sickness was likely to infect them in some way. Such amazing creatures. Bravo again Sir!
The sea lion doesn’t appear to be suffering anything, as it hasn’t taken a breath nor moved, its head remains submerged through a third of the video, looks quite dead. I’ll have to finish watching, just had to comment on the head submerged way to long without a breath and not a single twitch.
Im fascinated with sharks and planes 😬 You're content is always so informative & educational. They say being a content creator isn't easy it takes a lot of hours to create and edit so thank you for all you do. Have you ever filmed in La Jolla? Would love to see the area around the cove...My husband and I will buy lunch 😉
You should instant message him so he can take you up on that offer. I have never met a man to pass up a free meal, especially one that flies drones all day. Just make sure you spare no expense, he is worth it.❤😊
What an interesting and amazing video Carlos, they must have sensed the seal was contaminated like you said, these magnificent creatures certainly are more intelligent than they’re given credit for, tfs x Julie 🇬🇧
More beautiful shark footage Carlos. 🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈 I was thinking maybe those sharks could sense that the sea lion was sick. Of course sharks are very intelligent and extremely resilient. Circling is a shark's way of observing something. It is both an offensive and defensive move.
In my time in wildlife observation, I have noted that many predators will not go after prey if it’s dead or not in flight for life, while many predators do eat carrion or near dead animals, many need the instinct of the chase triggered, I’ve even seen it with my cats at home, they will go after birds and rodents, but when offered one that hit the window or a fresh trapped rodent, they pass on it, fishing for sharks in my experience will net a hookup with live or dead, but quite often depending on species, the dead is ignored, while running jumping panicking live bait is impossible for most to ignore.
FRESH IS BEST NO SUCH THING AS A FREE MEAL NOT FEMALE SHARKS 😮😂 SERIOUSLY AWESOME FOOTAGE 😎 Could you lower a GoPro for an UNDERWATER POV VIEW next FISH TACO TUESDAY ?😂
Absolutely fascinating! It’s almost frustrating not knowing! Grrr Carlos I was hoping you had the answers! lol someday! Perhaps the thrill of the hunt was not prevalent?
Hey Malibu Artist 😊 I love your videos! Your so great at narration and your voice is very calm and peaceful which suits your purpose of showing the great white sharks as just cruising along sometimes not the blood thirsty predator that TV shows altho of course we must respect these amazing predators. Can I ask was the seal alive in this video or just sick and nearly at death? I never heard you say it was dead and everyone seems to be speculating. A reply would be put everyone’s minds at rest well maybe not but at least know what’s going on. Thank you and please keep doing these awesome videos ❤️💯
I also think that they knew he was sick & that eating him could make them sick too. Yes, they are indeed smarter than we think. Ty4, yr all-around beautiful video👏💯🫡
Not sure how you knew the sea lion was sick with demoic acid poisoning without performing a necropsy unless there had been an outbreak of the disease in the area. Sick marine mammals haul out on shore when sick and this one is obviously dead. Hypothetically, The behavior of the sharks may actually be an indicator of demoic poisoning in the sea lion. A sharks immune system may not be impervious to every disease and toxin even though it can eat carrion. If it had exposure to demoic acid either by swimming through a concentrated algae bloom or consuming a contaminated animal that may be all the sharks needed to avoid this one if they were able to sense the acid or anther toxin/ pathogens. One survival trait in predator prey relationships is to make the predator sick so they know better next time. Unfortunately for the sea lion the concentration of the toxins were too high for it to learn to identify and avoid this toxin or it doesn’t have ability to identify it and avoid it. Anecdotally for me, this seems to be a more common occurrence in my last 50 years of living in Southern Californias coast.
Amazing footage, Carlos! Pretty sure they all sensed the disease emanating from the sea lion / carcass (it looked rather dead for most of the vid) and refused it due to that after inspecting! GWS do eat carcasses of all kinds obviously, so that alone can't be the reason. Logical conclusion: this sick/dead sea lion *appeared unsafe to consume to multiple GWS* of different sizes, ages and experience levels. And so they simply didn't.
Great White: Hmmm, Why no chase? Why No heart beat fast? Oh, you want me to eat you… no thanks! I’m not that desperate! Bye ✌️ *Incredible video Carlos! I looked for the link to read more about the Domoic Acid Poisoning but couldn’t find one. I will search … thanks for the coolness!
When I am at a restaurants buffet and I feel the funky smell of the smoked salmon right away, you can bet that a GW, that can sense blood and urine molecules in the water miles away, will detect strange chemical markers coming from a dead poisoned sea lion and will leave it untouched... Another fantastic video nonetheless!
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I think we can all agree, it’s never wise to consume the contents if the seal is broken 🤭
👏👏👏
Brilliant!
You sir win the internet today 😂
bravo
Groan...
that seal was long dead before those sharks pitched up, its head is underwater since the beginning
He wasn't dead yet.
@@ProudMama-boy It looks pretty dead. It never moves or takes a breath the whole time. It could be that the sharks passed it up because it was starting to smell bad.
Head was under water the entire time. Definitely dead.
@@dwaneanderson8039 I agree with you about the seal being dead all along but I can’t agree with you on the “smells bad” reasoning for the failure to consume. Sharks are often seen eating rotten whale carcasses that have been bloated and rotting for days, even weeks.
I’m of the belief that they sensed that the seal was infected with something that they didn’t want to be infected with. Resulting in them not having a taste.
While they eat rotting whale meat, rotting and sick sea lion may not be an option to them. They obviously came close and checked out the smell and none of them liked what their senses were screaming.
I looked at some gas station sandwiches the same way. I wasn't that hungry.
Buffet heat-lamp chicken is equally dangerous.
they got me today with the 3 for $3 pizza slices.
Hahaha
did four other travelers come to the same conclusion .The video footage will be discussed by thousands here
My God man I’ve been studying White Sharks since I was a five year old and I would NEVER have thought that 5 White’s would have passed up this kind of meal. It is CLEAR to me and I thought so after the first or second passed that they MUST know the animal has a disease that they want nothing to do with. Here is something else I know that I know, this work you are doing is TRULY remarkable and absolutely amazing and you are doing SO much for this species and for the White Shark loving community. I can’t thank you enough for all of your hard work: What a truly CAPTIVATING and AMAZING film this is man, thank you so much!!! ❤
This has got to be some of the most amazing and informational footage of white sharks that I have ever seen, and this is why I absolutely love your Channel
The fact that they'll feed on a bloated rotting whale carcass for days, but not a sick sea lion is super interesting. It reminds me of how dogs can detect things like cancer. I can't even imagine having such a strong sense of smell or any of their impressive senses. It's seems like it would be so intense and overwhelming.
I love the behavioral research you've compiled just from drone images. It's such a cool thing to witness. Thank you Malibu dude! Keep up the good work! 🤙🤘🦈
Well you appear to be Human so ...
When you see amazing footage like this makes you think twice about how sharks are portrayed in media as ruthless killing machines, to pass up an easy meal like this shows you how just how much there is to find out about this magnificent animals. Thank you Carlos for all your hard work and your effort, much obliged.
I think the point you make about senses and somehow knowing that the seal is somehow contaminated is a really strong one. Sharks have been around so long and for good reason.
Yes I believe the cure for cancer will lie in either 🦈 or 🐊.❤😊
@@gamingbutter5768there will never be a cure for cancer , cancer is king
The seal is already death, It does not move in any secuence with the head underwater all the time. Maybe they sense or suspect that the seal is posioned or had a dangeorus disease... I don't think they are calculating any risk, because the seal is totally inert.
It's a very interesting video indeed.
Perhaps the sharks sense the poison that is killing the sea lion?
I think the sea lion was already dead. It never raised its head to breath.
A similar thing was tried on a dead cow. Even though the birds approached, they didn't take any pieces. After days, when the poison wore off, they ate it.
That's what I was thinking
@@SerginhoPMourayeah but they eat dead whale.
@@mizzbee1477 well dead whales aren't poisonous to them, this dead seal is.
The sea lion was already dead, and the sharks surely smell something strange and dangerous for them. Great video!
I'm more in awe of white sharks with every video of yours that I watch, Carlos. Thank you for these amazing doses of inspiration and wonder. Our world is a beautiful place, worthy of our nurture.
Absolutely fascinating!! I am one that has always believed the animals we share this planet with are all far more intelligent than humans give them credit for. This was an awful death for this poor sea lion😭. We humans have got to do better in protecting and caring for this earth and all the magnificent animals we share it with!!! I love your videos!! Thank you!
Carlos, you should win an award for your footage. This is absolutely incredible. I have said it many times, but this is a gift, and I know it takes so much time and patience, but to witness this is a chance of a lifetime for most of us. THANK YOU.
Carlos, wow. This may be a personal all time favorite. Absolutely incredible work.
If the seal was releasing some kind of chemical that the sharks were sensitive to and repelled by, it would be great to market it to protect swimmers the same way? Assuming its not toxic. Great step forward to identifying a natural repellent Carlos.
Definitely were tasting the water and knew seal was not safe to eat... brilliant work 👏 👍
It's highly likely something about the poisoning that was scaring them off. they all got very close, likely they could tell something wrong not normal about this seal. and whatever it was probably smelled bad to them.
surreal video.
You're filming and editing is incredibly high quality. You're the man
it was dead long before the sharks ever appeared, it never popped its head out the water for air and remained in the same posture the entire video.
I hypothesis that the sea lion had to be sick in some way or as u said "contaminated in some way". Noticing the seal hadn't moved by the time of the 3rd shark and was still in the same position after your battery swap only made me further suspicious of illness. It was interesting to note each shark performed a similar circuit of investigation including the Gill flare where I think the shark was tasting the water and allowing his olfactory senses to take over but changed approach once within a 5 foot range as if something unseen deterred them and made them choose instead to go upon their way leaving the area.
Agreed. I'm pretty sure the sea lion is dead -- head under water the whole time.
That was awesome I really thought that seal was gonna be dinner but those sharks were aware something was wrong with it shows they aren’t just mindless hunters
This might be the best footage you've ever filmed. Just amazing.
I pray you make a lot of money you deserve it. This is amazing. I’ve been watching Great White since I was eight years old and I’m 58. This is good stuff. Thank you.
They’re aware of the poison that killed the seal.
This might be my favorite video you've made so far! I came in with the expectation of seeing predation but stayed because I got to see such an amazing interaction, along with an amazing showcase of their intelligence! One of my favorite parts of why sharks are my favorite animals is that I always learn something new about them, and this episode proves that tenfold. 11/10!
Well said, I agree!!
From the beginning i thought the seal was dead because its head was never above the surface, at one point when one of the smaller sharks approached it seemed to move but I'm sure now that it was the current or waves that moved it. As with what many are saying here that there was something about this carcass that disturbed the sharks excellent array of senses because a free lunch of sea lion for those smaller sharks who probably wouldn't get that chance with a healthy sea lion would seem to be too good to miss. On another note, jeez when that last shark came into view, wow, that was a huge shark and quite comfortable in the shallow water of the kelp bed. As always your videos provoke food for thought and data for debate, thanks for all you do to bring us these unique opportunities.
The Sea Lion was like, "I read once were humans played dead when a bear comes at them. Let me give it a try."
Nice.
So all I need is to smell like a sick dead Sea Lion in order to thwart off a White Shark attack!!! Can I get that in a spray or lotion?
Precious clip, it should be shared and studied, thank you
How intresting video ❤
Really love how u use ur time and do these videos❤👋🇫🇮
Unbelievable footage and commentary. If they didnt eat it due to its level of sickness, that shows their high level of knowing and design
Thank you for sharing these incredible moments in nature. Stunning
Knowledge of resilience, which is the ability to adapt to and overcome challenges.
What a fascinating film. Thanks so much for sharing.
Wow Carlos, what an amazing scene you captured here, my heart was in my mouth all the way through, I think you are right they know the sealions sickness was likely to infect them in some way. Such amazing creatures. Bravo again Sir!
The sea lion doesn’t appear to be suffering anything, as it hasn’t taken a breath nor moved, its head remains submerged through a third of the video, looks quite dead. I’ll have to finish watching, just had to comment on the head submerged way to long without a breath and not a single twitch.
Not even a flipper twitches tho I could see.
Wow thanks for this window in nature, keep it coming!
wow...amigo...what a footage...GREAT...regards from Slovakia
Nature's beauty and nature's cruelty all in one amazing video.
The world has changed! Vegan sharks!
I completely understand. This is how I feel when my coworkers order pizza. Yes, it's a free meal, but it's not worth the indigestion I'll have later.
Carlos, you are a pioneer. Every video you surprise us with facts we never heard or seen before.
Your videos are amazing.
Ah I've waited for this one! Amazing as always!
Im fascinated with sharks and planes 😬 You're content is always so informative & educational. They say being a content creator isn't easy it takes a lot of hours to create and edit so thank you for all you do. Have you ever filmed in La Jolla? Would love to see the area around the cove...My husband and I will buy lunch 😉
You should instant message him so he can take you up on that offer. I have never met a man to pass up a free meal, especially one that flies drones all day. Just make sure you spare no expense, he is worth it.❤😊
Very interesting. Thank you for sharing❤
Like going to Taco Bell and suffering for days after.
What an interesting and amazing video Carlos, they must have sensed the seal was contaminated like you said, these magnificent creatures certainly are more intelligent than they’re given credit for, tfs x Julie 🇬🇧
Amazing stuff again Carlos! Thank you!
It's too sick for them to eat it. They seem to know it will make them sick
We can all agree that sharks can do something we cannot without tasting it. They can tell if a meal is not safe to consume. Amazing.
I love nature, like seriously and seeing videos like this makes me so happy
Incredible !!! Thanks for this treat !
Another great video Carlos, thank you.
Great video and commentary. The ocean is so beautiful in your chosen location. RIP poor sea lion.
Wow amazing how smart they are!
Incredible footage & video. Love your work!!
I really enjoyed watching your videos.
Thanks!
That was really interesting, thank you! I will definitely investigate domoic poisoning further.
Your narration is so enjoyable! Great videos
Sea Lion: Put me out of my misery.
GW Sharx: WE LURK.
Beautiful work.
Thanks for another awesome video!
More beautiful shark footage Carlos. 🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈
I was thinking maybe those sharks could sense that the sea lion was sick. Of course sharks are very intelligent and extremely resilient. Circling is a shark's way of observing something. It is both an offensive and defensive move.
Incredible footage. Thank-you from Sydney Australia.
Ditto from Adelaide.
An amazing encounter
Spectacular footage
Amazing footage!
Brilliant footage and amazing interaction.
great content, as always!
Wow. I was wondering why the sea lion never moved. That was brilliantly filmed!
In my time in wildlife observation, I have noted that many predators will not go after prey if it’s dead or not in flight for life, while many predators do eat carrion or near dead animals, many need the instinct of the chase triggered, I’ve even seen it with my cats at home, they will go after birds and rodents, but when offered one that hit the window or a fresh trapped rodent, they pass on it, fishing for sharks in my experience will net a hookup with live or dead, but quite often depending on species, the dead is ignored, while running jumping panicking live bait is impossible for most to ignore.
A hungry cat will go out of its way to eat dead creatures that aren't putrid.
Fascinating video!!
FRESH IS BEST
NO SUCH THING AS A FREE MEAL
NOT FEMALE SHARKS 😮😂
SERIOUSLY AWESOME FOOTAGE 😎
Could you lower a GoPro
for an UNDERWATER POV VIEW
next FISH TACO TUESDAY ?😂
Stunning. They know about the sickness of this poor creature. Like wolfes and dogs can smell cancer on a humanbeeing.
Absolutely fascinating! It’s almost frustrating not knowing! Grrr Carlos I was hoping you had the answers! lol someday! Perhaps the thrill of the hunt was not prevalent?
Another solid one, amazing.
What a kind of hungry and aggressiv species !
Gill flare, the shark is frustrated.
Beautiful video Carlos!
Hey Malibu Artist 😊 I love your videos! Your so great at narration and your voice is very calm and peaceful which suits your purpose of showing the great white sharks as just cruising along sometimes not the blood thirsty predator that TV shows altho of course we must respect these amazing predators. Can I ask was the seal alive in this video or just sick and nearly at death? I never heard you say it was dead and everyone seems to be speculating. A reply would be put everyone’s minds at rest well maybe not but at least know what’s going on. Thank you and please keep doing these awesome videos ❤️💯
Great video
What a great video. Thank you!
An autopsy on that particular seal might have been worthwhile.
Awesome video yet again!
I also think that they knew he was sick & that eating him could make them sick too. Yes, they are indeed smarter than we think. Ty4, yr all-around beautiful video👏💯🫡
Not sure how you knew the sea lion was sick with demoic acid poisoning without performing a necropsy unless there had been an outbreak of the disease in the area. Sick marine mammals haul out on shore when sick and this one is obviously dead. Hypothetically, The behavior of the sharks may actually be an indicator of demoic poisoning in the sea lion. A sharks immune system may not be impervious to every disease and toxin even though it can eat carrion. If it had exposure to demoic acid either by swimming through a concentrated algae bloom or consuming a contaminated animal that may be all the sharks needed to avoid this one if they were able to sense the acid or anther toxin/ pathogens. One survival trait in predator prey relationships is to make the predator sick so they know better next time. Unfortunately for the sea lion the concentration of the toxins were too high for it to learn to identify and avoid this toxin or it doesn’t have ability to identify it and avoid it. Anecdotally for me, this seems to be a more common occurrence in my last 50 years of living in Southern Californias coast.
Incredible footage
The narration is almost better than the images!
Amazing footage, Carlos! Pretty sure they all sensed the disease emanating from the sea lion / carcass (it looked rather dead for most of the vid) and refused it due to that after inspecting!
GWS do eat carcasses of all kinds obviously, so that alone can't be the reason. Logical conclusion: this sick/dead sea lion *appeared unsafe to consume to multiple GWS* of different sizes, ages and experience levels. And so they simply didn't.
The plot armor on this seal would make Disney proud.
Lesson learned: If you’re being circled by a Great White, don’t celebrate too early. It simply means a bigger one showed up!
Fantastic!!
Great White: Hmmm, Why no chase? Why No heart beat fast? Oh, you want me to eat you… no thanks! I’m not that desperate! Bye ✌️
*Incredible video Carlos! I looked for the link to read more about the Domoic Acid Poisoning but couldn’t find one. I will search … thanks for the coolness!
Yes can you please let us know? I will check back for comments.❤😊
@@gamingbutter5768I saw on his Instagram that he is traveling. Probably will fix that when he can.
Great filming
Fantastic, thank you
Amazing content, keep it up
Great video. It appeared to me the sea lion never lifted its head to breathe. Maybe it was already dead and the sharks wanted live prey.
Fascinating!
When I am at a restaurants buffet and I feel the funky smell of the smoked salmon right away, you can bet that a GW, that can sense blood and urine molecules in the water miles away, will detect strange chemical markers coming from a dead poisoned sea lion and will leave it untouched... Another fantastic video nonetheless!