Dead Whale Attracts Largest Great White I've Filmed in California: Plus Hundreds of Leopard Sharks!

In this week's episode, I document a handful of great white sharks near a dead whale carcass that washed up on shore. One white shark, I estimated at at least 16 feet long. The largest I've filmed close to shore in California. Stay to the end of the video to see the largest gathering of leopard sharks I've yet to witness.
DISCLAIMER:
I'm NOT a marine biologist. As with all KZbin 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.
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marinemammalcare.org

[@timfromammoniteknives4212]

I think you’ve done more for positive reinforcement for sharks in the last couple of years than many have achieved in the last decade. Absolutely love your films, and the way you narrate them. Cheers from the UK!

[@thetrip9970]

HOPEFULLY THEY WILL KILL ALL THE SHARKS

[@impalaSS65]

Agreed.

[@impalaSS65]

@@thetrip9970 You will for sure always be the weakest, even when all others are killed off. Get better is my advice.

[@elmo319]

@@thetrip9970 - Amongst other great things that they do, Sharks eat fish that eat plankton, less or no sharks would mean an increase in plankton predators which means less plankton, plankton consume lots of carbon dioxide through photosynthesis. If there are no sharks CO2 levels will therefore rise. Essentially, sharks play an important role in the planet and our survival.

[@elmo319]

@@Toniitony - well he clearly doesn’t understand food chains, habitats and ecosystems given that they are a keystone species

[@kaseycarpenter73]

As someone who's been fortunate enough to dive with sharks, I am so happy to have found your channel, and the neutral, unbiased way in which you portray these great creatures.

[@saItydog]

@Dable parson you're white 🤡

[@matthewneddeau7993]

@Dable parson divers?

[@kaushalyadav8605]

Your work is commendable. From shooting to narration everything is just incredible. People like you need to be acknowledged and appreciated. Never seen the ecosystem like this on any channel. You have something about you.

[@DIRTYPLACCY]

Hey watch some ybs youngbloods he has some awesome videos of our ecosystems in Australia

[@alanna4148]

Amén!!! I completely agree with this comment

[@andreacline7141]

I love the opening of this video. The waves rolling up on the shore making swirls like starry night painting. Thanks for all the time and effort you put into each of your videos.

[@vipahman]

Exactly. I've bookmarked that opening for a painting idea. Perhaps I'll get to it in the next 10 years. And the funny thing is I've never painted a canvas.

[@1Corinthians15_1-4]

The gospel (good news) for lost souls: Jesus Christ is the only way to Heaven, there is no other way! You only have to believe in what Jesus Christ did for you on the cross at Calvary, He died for the sins of the whole world and that's including you, so why not live for Him? It's all about Jesus Christ's precious blood - Romans 3:25 - Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in His blood, to declare His righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, saves lost souls when you truly believe from your heart. Jesus Christ paid the death penalty in our stead and nailed it to the cross. Romans 6:23 - For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Ephesians 1:13, saved and sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise. Heaven and Hell are real, literal places, there is nothing in-between. Choose your eternal destination wisely for your soul. Time is running out.

[@1Corinthians15_1-4]

God is much closer than you think!! 1. We have all sinned - Romans 3:23 2. The wages of sin is death - Romans 6:23 3. Must be perfect to go to Heaven - Revelation 21:27 4. Man cannot earn his salvation - Ephesians 2:8-9 5. Christ died for our sins - 2 Corinthians 5:21 6. Only believe - John 3:16, John 6:47 7. You can know you have eternal life - 1 John 5:13 The 'GOOD NEWS' is eternal security!! Romans 1:16 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, saves lost souls - Ephesians 1:13 kjb, saved and sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise. Heaven and Hell are real, literal places, there is nothing in-between. Choose your eternal destination wisely for your soul. Please get saved in the Lord Jesus Christ, time is running out!!

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[@allan1448]

The elegancy an the simplicity of this creatures gliding through water is just stunning. Thanks for the shots! They are amazing!

[@submergedstories]

Those leopard shark shots were breathtaking. Excited to see you branch out and cover more types of sharks. Great whites are stars but any shark is exciting to see!

[@alexanderbrown2717]

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[@shroomyk]

I loooove leopard sharks! ❤ I actually made a plushy one for a school project when I was a kid. I'm 31 now and he still hangs out in my room.

[@fredachildress3728]

Sharks are a very important part of the oceanic ecosystem. I have been fascinated by sharks ever since I was a kid, and watching Jacques Cousteau videos certainly made me even more aware of their importance. This video is terrific to watch thanks.

[@Colin56ish]

Jacque for me too.

[@beepboopbleep3695]

lets get biodiverse yall

[@catcat718]

Also adding on the importance to the ecosystem, whale falls (dead whales) are very important to the ecosystem; their entire bodies will be eaten and ingested, even its bones

[@lenawright1857]

Lol! I fell in love with sharks when I was in kindergarten and I watched the movie JAWS. Shortly thereafter I tried to catch a baby hammerhead 😂 luckily it swam faster than my short legs could run 😐💕.

[@carlindurfee7566]

@@lenawright1857 that’s wild where did you see a baby shark? What state?

[@morganbiron4365]

Besides the incredible views you get of the most misunderstood animals. The way you catch the sun reflecting on and in the water is so beautiful, I love everything about your work so beautiful and relaxing!

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Wow, thank you

[@echospaw899]

Great Whites have been one of my most favorite creatures since I was a kid. Drones and other high-tech equipment were far from the norm back then, and I just dated myself, lol. You had to get in a boat and hope to come across them. And those Leopard sharks really are beautiful... I don't think I've ever seen such a gathering of them before. Love your work, and love the love you feel for all these amazing animals.

[@timd7782]

Absolutely stunning drone footage! I agree with your estimate of the first large shark being 16 ft+. I say this because of the visible thickness of the base of the tail. Very interesting and no surprise that he (or she) would show up there because their sense of smell is so fine-tuned, and whale meat has a very strong odor. It's also one of their most nutritious and easy meals. The image you captured of the white shark literally disappearing in the depths like Houdini is one of the best I've seen. This footage is National Geographic quality. You're good!

[@MarkPaipoKelly]

As someone who grew up surfing the cali coast, I can tell you that there are sharks and rays just out of reach most of the time. I got into the habit of opening my eyes underwater and after I did I was never able to think about these creatures in the same way. We are guests in THEIR home. Not the other way around. Thank you for eye (and mind) opening footage. They are not the monsters that Hollywood would have us think they are. More like brothers and sisters just trying to live.

[@ClutchingPearlz]

I don’t know why this channel doesn’t have over 1 million subs, it’s absolutely excellent in content and education.

[@Quivver77]

If this guy was a young blonde who irresponsibly dived with sharks he'd have 5 million subs...but because he documents and presents nature in an ethical and responsible way he's unlikely to ever get huge.

[@samoafa841]

Incredible! The 18’ Great White was impressive. Looked like it was missing a huge portion of it’s dorsal fin. I wonder if that, besides the whale’s carcass delayed it’s migration south?

[@tvdinner325]

My ex was the same, when she smelled a check book.

[@warrenprice425]

@@tvdinner325 second the motion. All in favour. ?

[@giorgiofelice2928]

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[@stephenarato5391]

Orca food

[@bdaoutdoors]

its incredible to see just how tall and massive the kelp forests are even above water. imagine them in place of redwoods.

[@spiritmatter1553]

There’s a ghost forest off the coast of the PNW where a part of the land shelf fell off during an earthquake 300 years ago, occasionally visible at low tide. Speaking of forests.

[@darrellcook8253]

Te once great kelp beds are gone for now. It'll take another twenty years to reestablish the help like it was before the collapse. I hate purple sea urchins now that I know how much damage they can do. I personally miss the beds so thick it was a feat fishing from the rocks. The fish disappeared along with kelp. The dieoff was so intense that the barnacles started dying off, their shells dissolved it seemed. A dark future is like that. I'm afraid to go back. Stillwater park is what I'm most familiar. Been going there since I was a small child back in the fifties.

[@seattleraisedme]

@@spiritmatter1553 that's cool I'm from Seattle! Wow

[@spiritmatter1553]

@@seattleraisedme You’ll have to go visit! There’s also KZbin videos of them. The earthquake was recorded by Japanese monks because it caused a major tsunami there, and the event was noted through oral tradition by indigenous peoples in North America.

[@justinjex1]

I have to say that your you tube channel does a lot to promote respect for the ocean and the life that exists within it. I feel that it softens the heart of those who are not familiar with the majestic nature of the sea and the life that abides within it. You have a gift sir.

[@catbertz]

Your footage is always thrilling to watch. The water looks so different from above, so clear it's crazy. To stand in the surf and know that there are sharks cruising nearby, that I can't even see, is wild.

[@kevinwells4986]

Can't watch one of your videos without saying 'thanks', great video, and please keep it up. You are definitely doing a service for all of us, including the sharks.

[@tlightning8383]

Thank you for this incredible video of gorgeous Santa Barbara. I went to school up there and I miss it everyday. That ending shot of the sunset nearly brought a tear to my eye.

[@TheKieshaKiesha]

I feel like lifeguards and coastguard should have shark drones flying over beaches to warn of sharks and to find people who are lost out sea.

[@CrimsonA1]

Interesting! That would create new jobs AND help preserve natural ecosystems ^_^

[@TheKieshaKiesha]

​@@CrimsonA1 I totally agree man. I see all these inspiring survival stories about people who get stranded in the middle of the ocean for days/weeks/months. A lot of them shared similar situations where they watched rescue boats and aircraft searching but were never found. With drones you could send a fleet or many fleets of drones patrolling 24/7..

[@CoriMultipass]

There are way more sharks than we need to be warned about, though. It would be cool as far as data collection about sharks goes, but warning the public about every shark would do nothing but worry everyone for no reason. They're like bees - if you leave them alone, they'll leave you alone.

[@CrimsonA1]

@@CoriMultipass It still would give a minimum range to avoid them though.

[@TheKieshaKiesha]

@@CoriMultipass i think you're spot on. Until recently (with drone footage thanks to this channel) we never had a complete picture or understanding of how our beaches looked. Obviously sharks have been present this entire time. Great whites, hammerheads, tigers, bulls.. and dolphins, whales, rays etc have always been in close proximity to swimmers. We cant even see a few feet ahead of us when we are floating and swimming and playing about in the water. little did we know that a few yards away a great white is coasting the area. so ya i agree. if we were to raise the flag for every shark within the vicinity, it'd only spark fear. BUT i still think having a fleet of drones on patrol would serve a purpose. Just as a form of safety. disregard anything to do with sharks or marine life. Think about a swimmer or fisherman or diver who finds themselves in a sticky situation, a birds eye view of the beach would assist in rescue efforts. but lets say a potentially dangerous school of sharks or one massive bad boy great white is cruising the area, it'd be beneficial to everyone if we could all have eyes on it or have some awareness. cheers.

[@tswrench]

The 16' - 18' GWS at the beginning of the vid has lost the tip of its dorsal fin. Aside from the damage to the dorsal fin, the shark looks unmarred (from an overhead perspective) and does not appear to be tagged. However, the size of that shark along with the missing portion of the dorsal fin may constitute a distinctive profile for identification. Perhaps shark researchers would be interested in your vid and the location as a means to track this particular shark. Great find, Carlos!

[@Floatnride]

I spotted the lost tip as well.

[@buckethead133]

@@Floatnride where? Time lapse?

[@Voodoo_Robot]

@@buckethead133 2:13

[@cerberus50caldawg]

Yes, I noticed this as well and thought it should prove pretty distinct in re-identifying the same animal again later.

[@drivethrupoet]

makes you wonder, how big was the other guy

[@aick]

Splendid experience, your work is great. We're nowhere near an ocean anymore but we sure are glad you're out there doin that! We used to hike up on big bluffs up in WA to look down on waters to get a view sorta kinda like that, and it's really fabulous that you're doing it. Thanks again!

[@TanyaQueen182]

It is hard to see the dead whale, but you said it beautifully, she's still giving back to the circle of life for sure. Thank you for this awesome video.

[@dlmsarge8329]

I've watched a few of your videos but I think this one is the most educational one I've seen so far. Well done! The whale / shark / dolphin relationships are very interesting but I was also intrigued by the clear views of the kelp growth, aquatic forests for sure.

[@asnark7115]

If you ever get a chance on the SoCal coast, try to get stuck swimming with a large school of leopard sharks in waist deep water. They stay far enough away that, submerged, you might not even know they're there if not for the constant kicking up of sand in a wall several meters away. I was amongst them for several minutes before I figured it out. I moved in a little more to stand up and see if the sand puffs (not timed right to be from wave action) were from rays or something like that. Looked down and around. Nope. Leopard sharks as far as I could see at LaJolla!

[@mrkemblegilstrap]

omg!

[@Great_Lakes_Discus]

Leopard sharks are little babies. People with very big aquariums keep leopard sharks. Also people swim with them in the wild as wel

[@jonny-on-the-spot]

a large school of leopard sharks swim around Catalina island daily, often in 1 to 2 feet of water without care of people or dogs, a very cool experience to have them swim around your feet.

[@mrkemblegilstrap]

@@jonny-on-the-spot Eeeeeek!

[@mrkemblegilstrap]

@Christa Simon I might be crazy, but I prefer them running away, as opposed to running toward. js

[@RPostVideos]

I try to help ease people's minds about snakes and spiders because I don't have any sharks in the middle of Texas. I love and appreciate your work. It's inspiring, relaxing, and important! ❤️ Thank you!

[@onebigadvocado6376]

Breathtaking, and I'd like to reiterate what others have said, thank you so much for your awareness raising of these incredibly misunderstood creatures. Bless you.

[@DrCrabfingers]

Wow...great footage. I love hearing your observations too...making detached observations is the foundation of science. The footage of leopard sharks was incredible...I always thought they were a solitary species...I love learning!!

[@juslookin2]

Great footage as always. And so informative! All the leopard sharks were just incredible to see.

[@kahanuermeyas-tulu4056]

That is SPECTACULAR! I mean wow! I’ve never seen Leopard Sharks congregate in such a large number of them near a beach. Definitely something that many researchers would like to see and one of your best finds Malibu!

[@rickseifert5139]

That's the very best drone video footage I've ever seen of close up on sharks and the seaweed kelp beds. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for up loading your video footage .

[@blazediron8317]

Big shoutout to the KZbin algorithm for showing me this video. You easily have some of the best footage I've seen. I love the top down view, and how you catch the light through the water. I appreciate all the effort that takes and the quality reflects that. Amazing views :)

[@Aiko79]

Thank you so much for this! I love sharks and you´re doing real important work here.

[@missq4724]

Stunning video, Carlos. Thanks you. Your videos never cease to amaze me. We are so lucky that we have someone like you to give us this wonderful content to indulge our interest in these beautiful creatures. 💙

[@matimus100]

Nonsense nature doesn't have creature's!

[@lenawright1857]

@@matimus100 What do you mean?

[@casconie]

thank you carlos for your relaxing & awareness of these animal. your voice & delivery is so soothing as sir david attenborough "extraordinaire". i wish you will be sir david attenborough replacement once he has left earth(my heart will be broken). again carlos thank you & may you be safe & endured.

[@melissamcclain34]

What incredible footage!! Those great whites were definitely a lot larger than what you normally film in that area, so glad you were able to film them as well as the leopard sharks. Can't wait to see what you upload next !!

[@IdonthaveatwittersoFoff.]

If you ever come to Australia, we’d love a series. What you do is amazing. 👍🇦🇺

[@deanmiller5511]

Yep we have pretty much the best aquatic life in the world

[@Nils4ndersson]

before that happens your government needs to take a chill-pill. Greetings from Sweden

[@davidjohnston7512]

@@Nils4ndersson Don’t worry,they’ll get voted out at the next election.Probably about May this year…

[@Nils4ndersson]

@@davidjohnston7512 I hope for your sake you are right. The sitting government tend to get more support during crisis times, hence why they want to keep the crisis going until election. But I hope you are right

[@ayshafareed4935]

@@davidjohnston7512 yeah, and what wonderful nonsense awaits us from "the other side". Not much difference between the two these days. Cheers !

[@oucatfive6806]

Opening shot was beautiful! Love your films, and calm narration. Looking forward to more on the leopard sharks. Thanks, as always, for your wonderful work.

[@manuelwebe]

Wow. Those leopard sharks are stunning. Thanks for sharing.

[@fitzyholden1036]

You'd love doing this off the south west Aussie coast. Buggers are everywhere.

[@babox8244]

Really like seeing these vids! I never realized that so many great white sharks were basking in the warm shallower beaches .They definitely don't seem to care about the surfers,swimmers,etc. Excellent job,I look forward to seeing more!

[@joblake9162]

Absolutely beautiful footage as always......I'm having a difficult time with things at the moment but your videos take me somewhere that I forget about everything.....so thank u xx

[@raminasser4744]

The production value of this video is unbelievable! Great job!

[@T1tusCr0w]

Just found this channel. I love nature and sea stuff. This is great and so well done.

[@sha8544]

This is going to be EPIC, can’t wait!

[@desertdove754]

Well done and it's a privilege to view your outstanding photography and narratives. Amazing videos and we thank you for making them available. 🤓

[@otishtynes1990]

The narrator voice was so soothing and the filming 🎥 is quality 🖤👌🏿✌🏿

[@jean-francoisruel5373]

I love your work. We need you to help us to understand how behave the sharks. Thanks and keep up your great work.

[@grumpyoldbastard0563]

Great job. The first GW shark you filmed (16'-18') "LOOKS" like a shark I've seen on a program last year. "Flat top" is a shark that had a previous injury in which the point of the dorsal fin had been cut off. It only stood out due to it's size. It really is sad to see all the damage that long lines and drift nets cause. I'm only relieved that we don't see the damage and/or results of the poachers that take only the shark fins murdering what's left. Nothing will change until we start pressuring that "nation" instead of continuing to grant it (as far as environmentally speaking) it's 3rd world status. From shark fin soup, to "dog fair" celebrations, to open and continued mass air pollution without restriction, china continues to give the rest of the developed world the middle finger, and laughing at us all the way to the bank. We are far from perfect, but we are trying to make a change.

[@j.sarnak1391]

And guess WHO allows them to do whatever they want? Our corrupt and absolute garbage politicians in the US. Yes, on BOTH sides, China owns many Politicians, they love money so much they are happy to sell their souls to China

[@spirituellebuchermeditatio9264]

@@j.sarnak1391 politicans are all evil in the whole word now. All corrupt liars and it's not about helping, they destroy all. We should get up soon and through them out. They have no benefits at all and bill Gates and WHO is the worst of all with pharma.

[@lindsayshockledge579]

Hey from the UK, I've just stumbled upon this video looking for something to watch as I really adore anything concerning marine life, especially whales. Anyway I loved what I saw hence I am now a new subscriber to your channel. Loved the content and may I say you have a wonderful hypnotic voice. Looking forward to seeing more from you

[@amandaz9762]

I can't get enough of your film work! Truly beautiful and inspiring. Never had a reason or concern to make it to California, now I'm determined to see the west coast in my lifetime. I sure hope to.

[@englishkernigit8294]

In Oct 2012, I had a surfing holiday along the Big Sur and believe I surfed off that beach (or at least very near) not long after an unfortunate shark attack a few months previously. It is an absolute beautiful place and I will return one day soon.

[@SageRosemaryTime]

Love your work . Every video is like a moving meditation that teaches . . .I hope you never stop. I'd sponsor a free trip to New Zealand if I could afford it because I know you'd love it too. : )

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Wow, thank you!

[@eligebrown8998]

It was really cool seeing the Leapard sharks huge spots from above. Great video.

[@pakoo0]

This youtube account is a gem!! I love watching sharks and other marine animals. Learning more about marine life makes us understand one more time that we humans share this planet with other many creatures. Being intelligent doesn't make us the "main characters" on Earth

[@psuaero100]

That large shark appeared to be missing the top of his dorsal fin. Maybe that can help you identify him/her through your shark scientist contacts or from future flights? I assume that scientists use distinctive marks like that in a similar way to photographing flukes of whales for identification catalogs. I'm sure someone would love to know he was near the coast on that day and time.

[@LoisoPondohva]

This

[@annakeye]

@@LoisoPondohva This what?

[@LoisoPondohva]

@@annakeye a shorthand for "I second/approve this message", surprised you don't know that.

[@myradioon]

@@annakeye Its new fangled "in the know" internet speak. I'll use correct old fashioned syntax and just say "I agree". Other irritating shorthand you may encounter "Mood", "When you (blank) and (blank) happens", and "It's (blank) but everything is (blank)".

[@dylanpeden7282]

@@LoisoPondohva why is that surprising it’s a kid thing

[@JJ_0134]

Amazingly cool top-down footage, I'd love if there was a video game like this where you explore the ocean as a shark from this point of view. Inspiring :)

[@spencertalan2563]

There is it’s called Maneater lol

[@lesleykippersluis5739]

@@spencertalan2563 I think that's the Bull shark

[@JJ_0134]

@@spencertalan2563 Hm not quite what I am imagining, I’m thinking more like a peaceful game where you complete simple quests and explore the ocean and other creatures/befriend them kind of thing

[@eugenehollis1067]

The first monster was gorgeous,the way the pale best subtly descended,,,epic footage and editing,time well spent

[@santadam]

As always, incredible footage! Thank you!

[@kimfulton5426]

As always very interesting I think people wld be shocked if they knew just how many sharks there are whilst they are swimming around especially here in Australia & South Africa. They are very close to the shore & as you say they are very photogenic.

[@jaygasper4853]

Most of the white sharks in Malibu are big babies they eat fish that's why they don't attack but they're there in mass, you're right

[@1Corinthians15_1-4]

God is much closer than you think!! 1. We have all sinned - Romans 3:23 2. The wages of sin is death - Romans 6:23 3. Must be perfect to go to Heaven - Revelation 21:27 4. Man cannot earn his salvation - Ephesians 2:8-9 5. Christ died for our sins - 2 Corinthians 5:21 6. Only believe - John 3:16, John 6:47 7. You can know you have eternal life - 1 John 5:13 The 'GOOD NEWS' is eternal security!! Romans 1:16 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, saves lost souls - Ephesians 1:13 kjb, saved and sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise. Heaven and Hell are real, literal places, there is nothing in-between. Choose your eternal destination wisely for your soul. Please get saved in the Lord Jesus Christ, time is running out!!

[@jayklink851]

My friend was using a drone to film his buddies surfing in the Santa Cruz (CA) area, he picked up a few sharks, the surfers had no idea they were so close.

[@alm8199]

At about 5:10 or so in video I saw something in the bottom left frame moving quickly through image. What was that object? Really enjoy your videos and wisdom.

[@floridacracker_]

I seen it also and kept rewarding it. I believe it a buoy cause u can see the rope attached to it. Looked like someone on a board swimming toward it 😂

[@panicmosem5969]

It's a buoy. You can see the anchor line in the water below it.

[@eepruls]

Nice job! This was some really cool footage. Thanks for sharing!

[@bp6877]

Your footage is incredible and beautiful!!! Thank you so much for sharing this!!!

[@unknownarrow7499]

Unrelated question but have you ever caught an Orca in drone footage? Also Just found your channel today :D love the content.

[@SueMyChin]

There's real synergy about the content you create. Like sharks, drones are also unfairly vilified by the media based on one or two incidents carried out by bad actors. The rules that the FAA are trying to impose on drones are frankly ridiculous and actually put drone pilots in danger. Hopefully content like this goes a long way to showing people drones are not something to be concerned about.

[@shawnstatzer95]

Absolutely mesmerizing. Those shots from a birds-eye view really intensify the overall scheme of oceanic interaction amongst the various species.

[@noktomo]

I absolutely love your documentary videos. I hope the shark reputation can recover. Your videos are a great help to show the humble and gentle truth behind their bad reputation!

[@TheUnholyPosole]

It's weird how much slower, and less violent marine life is compared to land life. Like you could never get close to a wild lion, but you could totally get close to a shark.

[@JaayyMan]

The reason for that is not because sharks are less dangerous. They're simply fearless plus dont have limbs and cant express themselves through noise (which gives them a calm presence) opposed to nearly all species of cats are cautious and will fake you out by growling hissing or charging when scared. With a shark theres none of those warnings it's 0-100 in less than a second. One moment you're like "awww nice sharky" Next moment "oh im gonna die"

[@myradioon]

Sharks are extremely violent and fast often reaching huge speeds quickly with the flick of a tail, from lower invisible depths, to ambush seals and other prey at the surface.

[@theearthrexden]

Boom first one in the comments, Can’t wait for this one!

[@augustoduminuco4683]

I have to say, your observations are more detailed and accurate then most marine biologist, excellent video..

[@lizarrrdbeth]

Wow Carlos, just AMAZING footage!!

[@squidious1662]

Great footage. The wild is so beautiful, if only more people realized.

[@pasma1983]

For people whodont know how many a feet is, this shark is about 5 meters long.

[@penelopelgoss2520]

LOL... I'm a feet and inches girl. Gratefully you called out meters!!

[@pasma1983]

@@penelopelgoss2520 in America they always use feet and inch. In Europe and Russia, and i think Asia as well, they always use centimeters and meters. For me personally a feet sounds strange.🤣

[@pyrovania]

@@penelopelgoss2520 a meter is 1 yard three inches.

[@penelopelgoss2520]

@@pyrovania prox 39"?

[@enosmathews4148]

@@pasma1983 just say the rest of the world including South America and Africa too

[@jasonjones5357]

Drone footage really gives us a different way of seeing these majestic creatures. Really enjoying some of your videos; only just stumbled on you this week. I've had a love and fascination all my life with sharks. New subscriber. The leopard shark footage was awesome. Nice to see some footage of lesser known species.

[@illreel5169]

Wow Interesting Vid Bro!!! Keep up the good drone work...🎥🎬🎥

[@marvinchristian401]

Are they going to tow the whale out to sea? That would be EPIC with all the large sharks attracted to it, especially GWS's Great content once again.

[@kenton6098]

They don’t do that. I spent years living in Port Hueneme and Ventura, boating on the Channel and spending time around the Islands. I was a carpenter working on a hotel on the beach in Oxnard when a dead grey whale washed ashore. They leave them there until the sea reclaims them, and I can tell you, when you are downwind of a rotting whale… it’s gaggingly nasty!

[@100bgeagle]

Ever seen a whale blow up?

[@alexarias5717]

Amazing content as usual, if this can be considered a profession it would be amazing and motivate others to do it as well. But even if not, you're inspiring a lot of people.

[@karlagordon4555]

2.45, the way the shark just floats back under from view. I had to watch that a couple of times. So beautiful

[@valzerna]

This youtube channel is a gem! I love your videos.

[@jodeming5088]

This sighting totally confirms why my feet do not enter the water at all. Total fear here.

[@theyclosechannelsthatspeak428]

😆

[@sperantaexista1]

5:10 Was that a fish, near the shark!? Thanks for sharing this stunning images and your impressive knowledge!

[@DanaTS]

I was just looking to see if anyone else saw that. It almost looked like a person, right? I slowed it down and zoomed in and still can’t tell, but I would imagine it’s a fish of some sort.

[@sperantaexista1]

​@@DanaTS I am doing the same right now, but still no clue; looked like a big person or like a stange huge fish... Maybe is a siren:)

[@DanaTS]

Yeah, who knows! Very cool footage though!

[@troporobo]

Looks like buoy

[@MarcumStewart]

I was wondering if anyone posted anything about that .... it honestly looked like someone on a SeaDoo. If it was then I bet that person was in for a major shock!

[@christianjosephkarner]

Wow! They are gliding so effortless trough the water. And scary how fast they disappear! 🤯

[@GiovanniSpruzzatinia]

This channel and filmmaker does the most extraordinary job with the photography,the information, the narration...I could go on and on..amazing content bravo 👏🏼👏🏼 keep these coming my friend🤜🤛

[@benisaten]

Really enjoy your vids and narration. As someone who's never been to the ocean, I'm very fascinated with what goes on down there but also terrified lol. Cheers from 🇨🇦

[@deanmiller5511]

Hi I'm a new subscriber, I love you narration, your insight and passion for these beautiful creatures !

[@matimus100]

There mammals not creature's 🐘🦁🦉🐳🌏

[@kingponto1295]

Absolutely Incredible footage! Thank you for sharing. Love your narration!

[@butchcassidy3373]

Really enjoyed your video. This is the first time I've watched any of your footage. I look forward to more.

[@bmpvw]

This is going to be good...🦈

[@hankskorpio5857]

The dolphins *are* likely attracted to the whale carcass. I would assume some in the pod are aware they can feed on the smallers scavengers that will inevitably be drawn to such a massive free meal.

[@MrRoman-lo6ih]

Thanks to this video I have learned something new today. I never heard of leopard sharks in my 47 years of life. Thank you.

[@TheMalibuArtist]

They are a majestic species. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@victorirado]

After seeing this video,I had to subscribe. What an amazing job! Many hours of work condensed beautifully in 7 minutes! Cheers, from the UK.

[@aaronrotgans4658]

It appears as if the big shark has a chunk of dorsal fin missing. I watched a documentary a few years ago about a shark named “Stumpy” that was missing its dorsal fin like that.

[@jonathandefoy6376]

one hundred percent keep filming leopard sharks, in fact dolphins, sea otters, seals, sea lions, whales and whatever else you can find are welcome too. those of us who watch your video continuously like sea creatures in general.

[@matimus100]

Nonsense 👆 🤡

[@wadewade6421]

Not sure if you are still looking for leopard sharks, but I recall seeing a large number when hiking around Morro Bay in August. You've inspired my own drone filming! Thanks for the awesome videos!

[@AZVIDS]

Another beautiful video. That intro shot was breathtaking👍👍👍

[@MrTigerlore]

How has the FAA not spazzed at this guy yet the way they do with everyone else who posts popular drone footage?

[@SVSky]

He's not in controlled airspace.

[@keikun145]

It's just sad that we kill millions of sharks just for their fins. We need to protect our oceans

[@jhoigaar]

Beautiful presentation!!! Thank you.

[@Tooby789]

sitting in the water, 2 sharks circling around and than leaving, i will never forget this moment my whole life , and this channel gave me hope than one day i will do it again

[@spidusp]

Great shots with a calming voice couldn’t get any better thx