It’s so upsetting that the Mexican government has essentially abandoned the stunning nature preserve that used to be Guadalupe Island. As of January (I think) 2023, they’ve withdrawn all protections and residents on the island, and have put a complete halt to any and all marine biologists/researchers/documentary crews/boats/shark cage diving outfits, etc from diving, boating, or filming at the island. Their Coast Guard isn’t really there now, either (unless I’m remembering that part wrong), so it leaves the island and all the marine life so vulnerable. The big problem with this is that the constant presence of the research crews and shark cage diving outfits keep the fishing boats away, protecting the sharks (and probably the seals) from the possibility of exploitation and risk of being caught and killed for their fins. Kristian, a shark scientist, has a RUclips channel called Shark Bytes. He recently did an excellent video on this issue, and it’s truly horrifying. I hope there will be enough public pressure put on their government down there, so that these beautiful sharks, whales, dolphins, and all the other fabulous creatures in that environment will be protected from harm once again.😭😭
@@SACITYTEXAS Anytime! He has an excellent channel! Another I’d highly recommend is TheMalibuArtist. He also did excellent video on the closure/abandonment of the island and what that may mean for the majestic great whites and other precious marine creatures who live there. Plus, his channel is mostly filled with aerial/drone footage of great whites swimming amongst people in the ocean. It’s endlessly fascinating to watch and I bet you’d love that channel, as well. 😀
Sharks Happen is another great channel. Hal is a great presenter. Shark Bytes and The Malibu Artist are also great channels. Hal and Kristian did a collaborative video very recently.
All three fantastic channels, each different in their own special ways. There’s also a great documentary about the 2010 Sharm El Sheikh shark attacks. I’ve added a link but I’ve had links removed by RUclips before~ if you’re interested, just search 2010 Sharm El Sheikh shark attacks documentary should the link “disappear”, lol. ruclips.net/video/CIncmjvJY4Y/видео.html
Thanks to all who participated in this documentary and for all your hard work to bring some more education about these wonderful creatures to the world. #SaveTheSharks #Save #SaveTheMarineLife #SaveTheOcean
I love the majestic Great White Sharks! They are crucial to keeping the balance of the eco system in our oceans! These apex predators are fascinating creatures.
@@DTM45someone has to do it. Just be thankful there is a choice on who does it and not some government body directing what person does what job regardless.
Absolutely stunning images!! I love sharks. They have the ideal job! So calm and still. Almost trance-like with the smooth movements of the divers and sharks. Incredible!! ❤️🦈
Amazeing documentary was such a great watch... keep up the great work Guys, pure respect for the sharks being tolerant into there home (AS WE ARE VISITORS TO THERE OCEAN WORLD).
Spectacular documentary! So nice to see a professional documentary on sharks again. All the shark week reality TV fake drama docs are complete garbage.
What a fantastic film. I love the water but am so scared of sharks. So so informative and hope it will change the reputation around. However these guys are very experienced so ordinary people still have to watch out.
Are you blind? The sharks tried to catch them all the time... always looking for an opening to attack. And they almost succeeded a few times. They were very lucky, even with a big team and always one covering the other's back, a tragedy almost happened there. If they had not been focused on a large group of people watching at all times, in transparent waters and during the day, they would have all been snacks. White sharks are ambush hunters, all they seek is a breach, an opening. These guys are crazy and reckless, they rolled the dice and got lucky this time. Next time they might not be so lucky and become statistics.
stunning footage..free diving amoung big white sharks is still a risky proposition. the vid almost portrays the WS as harmless puppy dogs..any one watching do not make this mistake..these are professionals..still very risky
@@highcountrydelatite 100% Watering. I have seen some say tigers are worse. Bulls are far worse i think, they are relentlessly aggressive in any situation from all i have seen and read about.
@@highcountrydelatite I'm glad you're still here brother 🍻 nothing but love and respect for you aussies. You guys are some tough s.o.b's, lol. I hope you don't mind me asking but I can't help myself. Where did the shark hit you and how big was she/he? I've never met or had a conversation with anyone that survived a shark attack. You would think I have, I live close to San Francisco CA. We got some monster whites out here.
Don't be fooled by edited images... the sharks tried all the time to force an opening to attack them. And they almost succeeded a few times. A tragedy was very close to happen there. Even with 4 people in the water together, one covering the other's blind spots, the sharks almost made an opening for an attack. A human being alone would have been devoured on camera. Make no mistake, it was not a calm dive, they took a real risk and were very, very lucky not to have entered the statistics.
Could have been territorial. Not all are trying to predate on humans. We are bony and don't look fat and appetizing. Throw a bunch of toothpicks in your mouth and start chewing.
Awesome doc. Love the sharks, glad they're protected, The obvious quip, My conclusion. Ti's only a question of time, white shark will adapt and start biting. I wouldn't do this too often, nature doesn't do humanity.
This is beautiful, but at one point when trying to put the transmitters on, the narrator says it was too dangerous to tag as one of the divers was in front of where the shark was heading. Then at the 46 min mark, that same shot was taken. Brave as can be with no cages or tanks.
We had a few white shark attacks near the Catalina islands off of Santa Barbara. Usually abalone poachers. Go white sharks! My mom did jury duty for an abalone poacher. They went back to poaching after doing time and that's when he got bit. He survived but played the victim
@@highcountrydelatiteMaybe Bulls can predate juvenile white sharks but thats it. An adult white would bite a bull in half. Also bulls are more dangerous to humans but not other sharks.
20ft long and 7000 lbs. Those Elephant Seals are no joke. Not exactly easy prey. If's enjoyable to watch the seals swimming. Incredible how graceful and agile they are underwater. They remind me of stunt planes.
Excellent video I love it. But to be 100% clear the Great White is NOT the apex predator of the ocean. Well technically 1 on 1 they are. But a pod of dolphins are a greater threat than a Great White. A pod of Orcas is even greater.
Hopefully, Dr Hoyos work can proove & help for the awareness, that the great white sharks are absolutely crucial for the balance & sanity of diversity within the oceans ❤
I LOVE the idea that much of the info in the spoken introduction is now invalid.... THE apex predator is, of course, the orca, and it's also the largest and smartest. That quote, "he's the master of the ocean, he's at the top of the food chain and fears no-one.." Until those livers start disappearing, and then Mr. Grey Suit is G-O-N-E!!!
at 17:30: "It's new for them to see freedivers". Son, we have been spearfishing Guadalupe for decades, and from time to time great whites show up. They're familiar with freedivers.
Bro… you’re in the open water with sharks and shoot them with a harpoon?!? 😮 imagine if it just pissed it off and it turned around and decided to eat everyone!!😱
I was just about to comment on the misinformation regarding the biggest predator in the ocean . Then I see someone beat me to it, it may be the largest predatory fish but the orca is far bigger and as we now know often kill great white sharks. Usually removing their nutrient rich livers. In actual fact a pair of orcas drove great white sharks away from a particular coastline in SA.
The largest recorded orca was 9 meters, the largest recorded great white shark was 7 meters. The orca reaches up to 6 tons and the great white from 3 to 4 tons. Speaking of maximum size and strength ever recorded, both are equivalent. But when it comes to jaws, attack, the orca doesn't stand a chance against the great white shark. A one-on-one between the two, the great white would win. The orca is a terror to the seas because it walks in groups. Its strength is in the group. One orca alone can do nothing against a great white. On the contrary, it runs away and avoids the shark. In fact, they both avoid each other because they know that a confrontation could mean death.
so basically swimming on the top and minding your own business is the most dangerous situation- splashing,, not making eye contact, moving along - you invariably might be at risk to a great whites predator and sneak attack mode.
I wonder if the sharks that have been tagged think of humans like we think of bees? A little aggravating animal with a stinger. They tell the others watch out they will sting you by your dorsel find. Lol
Amazes me they don't acknowledge the drop in first to an angry 90 degree angle in many of the sharks. They may not want to eat you but they may want you out of their feeding area.
Bravo for this video informing humans that the great white is shy, calm, even gentle swimming along side us. Not at all just a vicious killing machine. NO!!! The oceans are their home, not ours and we must gain a better understanding and have a deep respect for these beautiful creatures. And stop murdering them. We need them.
Now Isla Guadelupe is forever closed to ALL tourism, yet they are OPEN TO COMMERCIAL FISHING. 😠. Locals that depended on tourism for their livelihoods will likely turn to fishing again. I am worried that illegal poaching will decimate the GW population, as well as other species. We know that chinese pay top price for their coveted shark fin soup. Now, because of minor shark cage accidents, there will be NO ONE to keep eyes on conservation. The Cartel will fully engage in illegal practices. Measures MUST be put in place for observation patrols as the Mexican government is notiriously famous for corrupted officials. 😢
Truly one of the best documentaries I've seen. Informative with stunning footage.
Thank you!! we really appreciate this comment 😻
"an apex warrior, afraid of no one, the white shark!"
Orca:"i sense some liver"
exactly
This was such amazing to watch...they have great respect for these beautiful creatures...thank you so much for this
It’s so upsetting that the Mexican government has essentially abandoned the stunning nature preserve that used to be Guadalupe Island. As of January (I think) 2023, they’ve withdrawn all protections and residents on the island, and have put a complete halt to any and all marine biologists/researchers/documentary crews/boats/shark cage diving outfits, etc from diving, boating, or filming at the island. Their Coast Guard isn’t really there now, either (unless I’m remembering that part wrong), so it leaves the island and all the marine life so vulnerable.
The big problem with this is that the constant presence of the research crews and shark cage diving outfits keep the fishing boats away, protecting the sharks (and probably the seals) from the possibility of exploitation and risk of being caught and killed for their fins.
Kristian, a shark scientist, has a RUclips channel called Shark Bytes. He recently did an excellent video on this issue, and it’s truly horrifying. I hope there will be enough public pressure put on their government down there, so that these beautiful sharks, whales, dolphins, and all the other fabulous creatures in that environment will be protected from harm once again.😭😭
Thank you for sharing!! I am now subscribing to his channel.
@@SACITYTEXAS Anytime! He has an excellent channel! Another I’d highly recommend is TheMalibuArtist. He also did excellent video on the closure/abandonment of the island and what that may mean for the majestic great whites and other precious marine creatures who live there. Plus, his channel is mostly filled with aerial/drone footage of great whites swimming amongst people in the ocean. It’s endlessly fascinating to watch and I bet you’d love that channel, as well. 😀
I love Shark Bytes!
Sharks Happen is another great channel. Hal is a great presenter. Shark Bytes and The Malibu Artist are also great channels. Hal and Kristian did a collaborative video very recently.
All three fantastic channels, each different in their own special ways.
There’s also a great documentary about the 2010 Sharm El Sheikh shark attacks. I’ve added a link but I’ve had links removed by RUclips before~ if you’re interested, just search 2010 Sharm El Sheikh shark attacks documentary should the link “disappear”, lol.
ruclips.net/video/CIncmjvJY4Y/видео.html
😮 Wow! Just Wow!
Majestic and beautifully shot. These men have balls of Titanium.
You know it’s going to be a great documentary when the first sentence is incorrect. 😂😂
Facts sure ain't what they used to be
Orcas?? Are they the biggest apex.
😂😂
@@shawnenglish4286 Sperm Whales
Orcas #1 GW#2
This is so much better than what we have been getting on discovery.
Thanks to all who participated in this documentary and for all your hard work to bring some more education about these wonderful creatures to the world. #SaveTheSharks #Save #SaveTheMarineLife #SaveTheOcean
Best thing i watched for the last year.
I love the majestic Great White Sharks! They are crucial to keeping the balance of the eco system in our oceans! These apex predators are fascinating creatures.
Sorry these divers are loco.
@@DTM45 They know what theyre doing
@@DTM45someone has to do it. Just be thankful there is a choice on who does it and not some government body directing what person does what job regardless.
I agree they're majestic....till one breaches your ass up in the air in its jaws👍
@@mattlawrence1932 I bet you're fun at parties
Absolutely stunning images!! I love sharks. They have the ideal job! So calm and still. Almost trance-like with the smooth movements of the divers and sharks. Incredible!! ❤️🦈
Have you seen that horrible video of that Russian guy getting killed in Egypt by that tiger shark? Its terrifying
Amazeing documentary was such a great watch... keep up the great work Guys, pure respect for the sharks being tolerant into there home (AS WE ARE VISITORS TO THERE OCEAN WORLD).
Spectacular documentary!
So nice to see a professional documentary on sharks again.
All the shark week reality TV fake drama docs are complete garbage.
Orca is the biggest predator in the Ocean. Orcas kill Great White sharks, as well as other large sharks.
Nope,the sperm whale is the largest predator
@@MrNoodlesforall That is correct. And they have the scars to prove it.
Yes orca , sperm 🐋 and polar bears lol
In fact the blue whale is technically the largest carnivore in the ocean
All of those, the grea white shark, sperm whale etc. Are just an Orca's daily menu.
Prelijepi dokumentarac, baš sam uživala!
Beautiful white Shark documentary and very interesting ❤
What a fantastic film. I love the water but am so scared of sharks. So so informative and hope it will change the reputation around. However these guys are very experienced so ordinary people still have to watch out.
Are you blind? The sharks tried to catch them all the time... always looking for an opening to attack. And they almost succeeded a few times. They were very lucky, even with a big team and always one covering the other's back, a tragedy almost happened there. If they had not been focused on a large group of people watching at all times, in transparent waters and during the day, they would have all been snacks. White sharks are ambush hunters, all they seek is a breach, an opening. These guys are crazy and reckless, they rolled the dice and got lucky this time. Next time they might not be so lucky and become statistics.
Beautiful documentary! Thank you get factual
Thank you for this, I can't wait for us to learn more about these majestic creatures.
Thank you for this one!
36:48 okay respect…that is absolutely terrifying!!😮
stunning footage..free diving amoung big white sharks is still a risky proposition. the vid almost portrays the WS as harmless puppy dogs..any one watching do not make this mistake..these are professionals..still very risky
Amazing. How lucky to swim with a great white and be so close. I just couldn’t hold my breath that long so I can’t go 😊
Such a awesome video to watch. Thanks to all of you for sharing with us. 👍👍👍
Great Video. Perfect. Well done. Keep doing what you all doing. Peace.
Ottimo lavoro. Grande video. Grazie ❤
The clarity of the water there is the best asset, once they know they've been seen they rarely attack
@@highcountrydelatite 100% Watering. I have seen some say tigers are worse. Bulls are far worse i think, they are relentlessly aggressive in any situation from all i have seen and read about.
@@highcountrydelatite I'm glad you're still here brother 🍻 nothing but love and respect for you aussies. You guys are some tough s.o.b's, lol. I hope you don't mind me asking but I can't help myself. Where did the shark hit you and how big was she/he? I've never met or had a conversation with anyone that survived a shark attack. You would think I have, I live close to San Francisco CA. We got some monster whites out here.
@@highcountrydelatite Bengal tigers, other humans
@@highcountrydelatite out of luck, how? 30 yrs and you need retraining?
@@highcountrydelatite just stop bullshitting
Thank you so much for sharing this 😍
Thank you for watching
Came for the sharks, fell in love with the seals.
What is the sharks behaviour in shallower water? Would they be more aggressive and confuse humans for seals?
Don't be fooled by edited images... the sharks tried all the time to force an opening to attack them. And they almost succeeded a few times. A tragedy was very close to happen there. Even with 4 people in the water together, one covering the other's blind spots, the sharks almost made an opening for an attack. A human being alone would have been devoured on camera. Make no mistake, it was not a calm dive, they took a real risk and were very, very lucky not to have entered the statistics.
What's your source for that information ? I'm not doubtful but I'd like a source for it.
Could have been territorial. Not all are trying to predate on humans. We are bony and don't look fat and appetizing. Throw a bunch of toothpicks in your mouth and start chewing.
Cool video. These guys are freakin insane.
Thank you Get.factual👏👏
Great documentary
Love how they try to help the little bird.
Great vid
Beautiful, graceful creatures! 🦈 ❤🎉
Bravo Guarda Costera Mexicana! Proteger a la naturaleza no al crimen! Viva Mexico 🇲🇽 viva la ciencia! Vivan y protejan los tiburones 🦈
lol
Yeah. They closed the island so cartel poachers can hunt them in peace.
Awesome doc.
Love the sharks, glad they're protected,
The obvious quip,
My conclusion.
Ti's only a question of time, white shark will adapt and start biting.
I wouldn't do this too often, nature doesn't do humanity.
The images are beautiful and soothing.＝素晴らしかったです。映像も綺麗で癒されます。
Tanks!!!
Super vidéo
This was great
In South Africa it used to be very easy to see White Sharks. Only 30 minutes from Kleinbaai harbor to get to the place where you have to anchor…
Too risky ,they have been very lucky ,any stupid or inappropriate move would have made this fun in something else,nice doc.
This is beautiful, but at one point when trying to put the transmitters on, the narrator says it was too dangerous to tag as one of the divers was in front of where the shark was heading. Then at the 46 min mark, that same shot was taken. Brave as can be with no cages or tanks.
We had a few white shark attacks near the Catalina islands off of Santa Barbara. Usually abalone poachers. Go white sharks! My mom did jury duty for an abalone poacher. They went back to poaching after doing time and that's when he got bit. He survived but played the victim
Nice video!!! Thanks for sharing!!! I think the bigger predator of the sea is the orka .... The only one can beat the great white ....
@@highcountrydelatiteMaybe Bulls can predate juvenile white sharks but thats it. An adult white would bite a bull in half. Also bulls are more dangerous to humans but not other sharks.
It's spelt orca 😂😂
Those divers don't need divers weights. Their balls of steal does the job for them.
They really are incredibly brave . Their work takes incredible courage. Tough guys for sure.
47:35 🤯 I bet that guy has to wheelbarrow those big, brass balls of his around town. 🤔 these free divers are nuts! Lol.
20ft long and 7000 lbs. Those Elephant Seals are no joke. Not exactly easy prey. If's enjoyable to watch the seals swimming. Incredible how graceful and agile they are underwater. They remind me of stunt planes.
They fear dolphins and orcas but you’re right…no fears 😂 Still a very enjoyable documentary 👍
They do fear Orcas , they do prey on other dolphin species though
@@CharlCrowie1 I'm not sure a 7 m great white fears anything in the sea.
@@CycoSven69 they fear orcas like crazy.
@@CycoSven69theres a video of a great white swimming away from a pod of orcas once it spotted the orcas
@@baboon0325 a 6-7 m great white? Hardly.
I love sharks 😍🙏
@SHARKBYTES opinions?
impresionanti
Excellent video I love it. But to be 100% clear the Great White is NOT the apex predator of the ocean. Well technically 1 on 1 they are. But a pod of dolphins are a greater threat than a Great White. A pod of Orcas is even greater.
Hopefully, Dr Hoyos work can proove & help for the awareness, that the great white sharks are absolutely crucial for the balance & sanity of diversity within the oceans ❤
I will say it's crazy how well a shark is built for what they do.
I LOVE the idea that much of the info in the spoken introduction is now invalid.... THE apex predator is, of course, the orca, and it's also the largest and smartest. That quote, "he's the master of the ocean, he's at the top of the food chain and fears no-one.." Until those livers start disappearing, and then Mr. Grey Suit is G-O-N-E!!!
Great job divers wow beautiful
Exelen
How often do Great Whites need to feed? Do they have large stomachs in proportion to their size?
amazing mystical creatures
Magnificant creatures that deserve our respect.They are far from killers than us humans.
How do these divers swim with their massive balls of steel
If you are within 4 hours of a facility with a vascular surgeon, there is very low risk in using a tourniquet.
And the Killer Whale says, "hold my beer."
The orka is the king and top predator of the ocean 🎉
When a big shark shows up, you get this "the landlord is here and I owe him money-feeling"!
I thought of the sperm whale
being the biggest predator 🤓
It's not the biggest predator in the ocean..as the narrator says..but they are awesome!
As an individual, alone, he is. In a group, no. That's the orca.
The Great White is my favorite
Orca are the biggest predator in the ocean, frequently preying on great white sharks :)
Frequently, lol? How about no.
Only because they are in pods of 10-15 orcas.
Sadly nobody is allowed out there anymore but fishing the sharks could happen without the science teams around.
Viva Mexico 🇲🇽
I first saw this video 3 years ago.
The very first line in this documentary was incorrect....
Let's all go for a swim! 😂❤. I'll wear my lucky ham. Seriously I think tiger and bull sharks are more worrisome
Video starts at 44:17
at 17:30: "It's new for them to see freedivers". Son, we have been spearfishing Guadalupe for decades, and from time to time great whites show up. They're familiar with freedivers.
Real cool Timothy Tredwell,,,,,,Steve Irwin,,,etc etc etc etc
These guys have big balls !!!
Bro… you’re in the open water with sharks and shoot them with a harpoon?!? 😮 imagine if it just pissed it off and it turned around and decided to eat everyone!!😱
The seals! 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
I was just about to comment on the misinformation regarding the biggest predator in the ocean . Then I see someone beat me to it, it may be the largest predatory fish but the orca is far bigger and as we now know often kill great white sharks. Usually removing their nutrient rich livers. In actual fact a pair of orcas drove great white sharks away from a particular coastline in SA.
The largest recorded orca was 9 meters, the largest recorded great white shark was 7 meters. The orca reaches up to 6 tons and the great white from 3 to 4 tons. Speaking of maximum size and strength ever recorded, both are equivalent. But when it comes to jaws, attack, the orca doesn't stand a chance against the great white shark. A one-on-one between the two, the great white would win. The orca is a terror to the seas because it walks in groups. Its strength is in the group. One orca alone can do nothing against a great white. On the contrary, it runs away and avoids the shark. In fact, they both avoid each other because they know that a confrontation could mean death.
That didn't age well. Check out the recent video of a single female Orca smoking a Great White Shark
The Orcas bigger than a white shark 🦈
Great White Sharks are curious by nature and will come to check out the divers but typically they don't attack.
Are you sure about that?
@@CycoSven69Statistically - yes; the data shows you can be very sure about that.
@@brennatarpley6010 There is data concerning divers coming into contact with great whites that are just curious? I don't believe you.
30:15 They are NOT "armed to the teeth." Each one was carrying a standard issue military rifle. What a ridiculous statement.
first fact I heard is wrong, the biggest predietor in the sea would be the Orca.
I can assure you they not changing anybody’s opinion on whether they want to encounter a great white or not. 😂😂😂
The white shark is the biggest predator in the ocean? Orca says hold my beer.
Hold my seal
It never ceases to amaze me people getting in the ocean dressed in black just like a ‘ucking seal!
so basically swimming on the top and minding your own business is the most dangerous situation- splashing,, not making eye contact, moving along - you invariably might be at risk to a great whites predator and sneak attack mode.
Has Mexico reversed the law banning diving and scientific research, but allowing commercial fishing in the channel between the island and mainland? 😮
2:56 He's not it's the Orca who's in the top and the guy at 3:04 know it better
Not. It's the sperm whale
@@brodyburkett3740 Even a sperm wale wouldn't had a chance against a group of smart Orcas
I wonder if the sharks that have been tagged think of humans like we think of bees? A little aggravating animal with a stinger. They tell the others watch out they will sting you by your dorsel find. Lol
Amazes me they don't acknowledge the drop in first to an angry 90 degree angle in many of the sharks. They may not want to eat you but they may want you out of their feeding area.
Recent shark attacks
Bravo for this video informing humans that the great white is shy, calm, even gentle swimming along side us. Not at all just a vicious killing machine. NO!!!
The oceans are their home, not ours and we must gain a better understanding and have a deep respect for these beautiful creatures. And stop murdering them. We need them.
sharkshappen tell another story.
@@CycoSven69😅 52:25
Now Isla Guadelupe is forever closed to ALL tourism, yet they are OPEN TO COMMERCIAL FISHING. 😠. Locals that depended on tourism for their livelihoods will likely turn to fishing again. I am worried that illegal poaching will decimate the GW population, as well as other species. We know that chinese pay top price for their coveted shark fin soup. Now, because of minor shark cage accidents, there will be NO ONE to keep eyes on conservation. The Cartel will fully engage in illegal practices. Measures MUST be put in place for observation patrols as the Mexican government is notiriously famous for corrupted officials. 😢
47:30 ✨
Most people know the biggest predator in the worlds oceans is the Orca or Killer Whale.
But you would be more frightened of a great white. They don't have those cute orca teeth. A great white will bite you in half.