Face to Face with the Largest Great White Shark I've seen this Year: Return to Guadalupe Island.

In this video, I share footage of my October return trip to Isla Guadalupe. October is all about large female white sharks. I came face to face with the largest shark I've ever seen. I also explain how different it is here in August compared to late October. I filmed shark jumping straight out of the water, and the seals along the rugged coast with large sharks nearby. Additionally, this video discusses the importance of shark tourism and its value to the continued protection of Guadalupe Island. Ohh and did I say I filmed many

Thanks to the crew of the Belle Aime & the staff at
Nautilus Liveaboards

Guadalupe Fur Seals

DISCLAIMER:
I'm NOT a marine biologist or naturalist. As with all YouTube content, I encourage independent verification of facts via official scientific and trustworthy sources. I will strive to post citations for any information I discuss here whenever possible. My goal is to use photography and drones to bring awareness to wildlife and the nature around us. I welcome collaborations with scientists to bring cinematic elements to the educational presentation.

For all footage licensing inquiries please reach out directly to me via the contact form on my website.

All music has been licensed for use.

[v.e.]

I met a Great White while Abalone hunting near Catalina Island and it was the scariest experience I can recall, bar none. I only had a mask, fins and snorkel and had to hold my breath longer than I've ever held it before, as it passed overhead. I had just pulled an Abalone and was about to push off the bottom to the surface when I saw it coming straight at me from maybe 50 ft away. I just kind of hunkered down in a crevice of rock while it passe by. Being less than ten feet from something so large and powerful was both horrifying and exhilarating at the same time.

[matthewbell]

We all owe this guy a beer. The professionalism, knowledge and respect for the environment is just superb, without a doubt one of the best channels on YouTube. Period. 👍👍

[beauch]

I have been fascinated with great white sharks my entire life. Read countless books, watched countless documentary films on them. This is the first time someone has explained so clearly the difference between males and females.

[runeofnoweyr]

That water! So blue!! So clear like a giant fine-cut gemstone!! Oh this was amazing to see!

[brentparks]

Reminds me of how shark week used to be and still should be! Thank you for your content and allowing us to see the lives of these majestic animals.

[Lauren-zirg]

I’m addicted to your videos! They sometimes make me emotional with how beautiful they are

[RPostVideos]

Thank you for not discussing sharks as if they are nothing more than killing machines! They are beautiful and so important to the health of the oceans!❤️ I love your videos! ❤️

[leekorbel]

I think a lot of people, myself included always look forward to anything you do here. Your content from the superb photography, the well thought out commentary, and your passion for all of the sea's creatures and commitment to be a positive influence are just outstanding! And when it comes to great whites you are the white shark warrior. Everything you've done has been outstanding and I appreciate it very much! Thank you!

[VoicyZA]

You mention "each with their own personality". I keep telling people sharks have individual personalities. Especially the hammerheads I've dived with. Some are shy, some are inquisitive. Same goes for mantas (some LOVE diver bubbles)...but none more so than tigersharks off the Aliwal Shoal in South Africa who react differently to divers they recognize. Gentle giants indeed.

[geoff]

Your underwater photography is just as striking and respectful as your aerial body of work. Congratulations on an amazing transition to a new medium!

[alexpiva]

The superb quality of the footages along with the gentle commentary and soft background music make this short documentary one of the best I've ever watched and, as a life-long shark enthusiast, I've been watching tons of them for about 5 decades. My sincere compliments. Thanks for posting.

[annakeye]

Fantastic footage and once again, a mindful and considered narration of your experiences. The world needs more people like you, fighting for the marine environment, and the flora and fauna
that inhabit it. It's too horrible to contemplate a world without Great Whites in it, or for that matter, without the seahorses, crustacea, cephalopods or planktons etc., . Thanks again.

[pietropes]

The sharks must be counting their blessings every day that Orca don't find out about this place otherwise it's all over for them, they'd have to find somewhere else - amazing footage.

[DelightLovesMovies]

I love seeing the underwater photography like that.

[juliesong]

Thank you for bringing awareness to the importance of great white sharks!! 💕🦈

[ScottParisi]

I had the privilege of going in 2015. It was three days I'll never forget.

Being in the water with several great whites at a time was breathtaking.

Thanks for sharing your footage and bringing back so many memories.

That boat ride from Baja California, though....

[MrErosennin]

I'm not one to often take the time and leave a comment on YouTube videos but this one is absolutely AMAZING. This is probably some of the most gorgeus, if not the THE most beautiful, footage of great whites I saw in a very long time. I watched this on my TV the other night and lord was I blown away by what displayed! Thanks for your passionate work that transpires in every shot and for shedding a kind and peaceful light on those creatures!

[standoughope]

Nothing is more calming and relaxing than being in a cage while a massive beast circles you salivating. You throw in some death metal for ambiance and I meditate into nirvana.

[rosebojorquez]

I've always been in awe of these amazing white sharks 🦈. They're so graceful as they glide past the camera. Videos like these will hopefully bring awareness to how beautiful and needed these animals are❤❤

[Greatwhite]

Wow I can feel the fear and excitement from viewing these sharks from the comfort of my home. Thankyou that some exceptional footage.