Incredible Drone Footage of Tiger Shark Attacking a Sea Turtle

This is Part 2 of my search for Shark in Brazil. This footage was captured during my visit to Fernando De Noronha. It is an island located 300 miles off the northeastern coast of Brazil.
Included in this footage is the first aerial documentation on record of tiger sharks attempting predations on sea turtles. As a result, continued monitoring of this bay has ensued by local scientists and the beach is now closed to human water activities.
THIS VIDEO IS A COLLECTION OF MY PRELIMINARY OBSERVATIONS. FURTHER STUDY BY SCIENTISTS IS ONGOING & NEEDED.
Co-existing with the sharks on the island is a major goal of local of the research being conducted there. Please refer to the studies below to learn, not just about the uniqueness of the tiger sharks at this island, but to also learn about the research being conducted there today.
Current Research Projects include tagging via satellite transmitters to track movements in order to understand if sharks are actually becoming residents, if there are sharks that migrate and others don't, and what might encourage them to migrate or not.
Furthermore, there is evidence of females with courtship marks. As a result, scientists want to understand whether they remain in the archipelago, feeding and gestating their babies in these productive waters, or if they migrate to other places.
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Filmed under permissions granted by
ICMBio
www.parnanoronha.com.br/
The Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio) is an autarchy under a special regime.
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Studies /Citations
Genetic Tiger Shark Population Study
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/1...
Spatial Ecology and Conservation of the Tiger Shark
www.frontiersin.org/10.3389%2...
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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.
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.

[@firearmshunter101]

Your taking better footage than National Geographic documentaries, great work bro🤙🏻

[@swordsman1137]

Only BBC could beat him imo

[@little_miss_travelista]

You’re not your

[@firearmshunter101]

@@little_miss_travelista ur*

[@PBAdventures146]

I agree with you!

[@Despond]

@@little_miss_travelista Nou r

[@MCHiphopotamus]

That's incredible !!! I did not know that turtles could swim so fast. Thanks a million for your footage !

[@britneypennington8502]

Me neither! And all while holding their breath!!! I'm glad I don't have to regularly sprint for my life without taking a breath 😅

[@serfranklin6022]

@@britneypennington8502 sea turtles hold the record for longest breath holders among all air breathing creatures, they can literally hold their breath for hours at a time, so holding it for these few minutes of the chase is not too hard for them. I am more impressed at that speed, it just took off

[@thomashauer6804]

like it caught a jetstream .wooosh. fight response adrenaline

[@MusMasi]

@@serfranklin6022 seen so many sleeping underwater tucked away

[@znail4675]

@@serfranklin6022 Some species can get some oxygen from the water, don't know if sea turtles can.

[@chrisbgifford7387]

I have seen on youtube turtle rescues, where sea turtles are stuck between big rocks or reefs when the tide goes down. The sea turtles are now stranded and either wait for the next high tide or are rescued by people. This could be the reason that it happens. Very interesting information you have gathered. Thanks for sharing.

[@gustavo299]

this is awesome brother, im from Brazil and i love Fernando de Noronha, went there 3 times and always saw baby sharks while snorkeling

[@karennoble3795]

So beautiful to watch from your drone. Love the ocean wave sounds. I really enjoy your channel learning so much more about our oceans. I grew up swimming the Pacific Ocean off central California . The further out I went, the more I’d enjoy it. If I knew the great whites were traveling along the coast so close and so often, I’m sure I would have not swam out so far. Only saw one once about 10 feet out from me. It just kept swimming north, paying no attention to me. I stood still in the water about 5 feet deep. Not because I was taught to do this, but out of sheer amazement. This was back in the days when my sisters and I (starting around age 7) would walk to the beach for the day…. Stay all day… without our parents. This was normal back then.

[@anotherway007]

Check out ABC news 'turtle fights off tiger shark', video is excellent drone footage too

[@jadeybabes33]

Prime time TV/Netflix etc should be hiring you to make documentaries on the ocean - your footage, voice and video presentation is THAT good. I really enjoy your videos and thank you for all your beautiful work and effort. THAT TURTLE WAS INCREDIBLE!

[@stephanie-yu4ng]

Carlos is recognized by many for his films and has worked for many international and national organizations. Check out his website for more incredible video's and pictures.

[@BellaBarossa]

Incredible footage! Your videos just get better and better as you become more knowledgeable on the subject of sharks. I'm fully expecting to see some of your footage featuring within quality nature documentaries such as those hosted by global treasure Sir David Attenborough.

[@anotherway007]

Check out ABC news turtle fights off tiger shark, video is excellent drone footage too

[@britneypennington8502]

Congratulations on capturing such epic footage!!! I can only imagine how hard it is to keep perfect pace with wild animals in the heat of the moment! They had active sprints and stop-on-a-dime evasive maneuvers, and I love that you kept the action smoothly in frame! This whole trip looks like an amazing experience 😍

[@anotherway007]

Check out ABC news 'turtle fights off tiger shark', video is excellent drone footage too

[@cj41079]

Opening shot is incredible.....waves hitting the beach....stunning Never been but Brazil Beach are beautiful 😍

[@highnivia]

there is nothing in this world that brings me more happiness than you and your videos man. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

[@teegees]

Wow. That footage is incredible. Absolutely brilliant narration and storytelling. Who knew sea turtles could swim that fast!

[@BenembuscaduOuro]

Excellent footage! Praia/Baia Sueste is quite an interesting place. Very impressive biodiversity there and I feel this technique of drone monitoring Praia Sueste will very much help the national park officials understand the dynamics of the beach, helping to prevent future attacks, keeping the bay preserved etc...

[@kheventplanner]

Gorgeous footage! Your work is stunning and you should be recognized world wide for it and your work trying to help save ocean species!

[@anotherway007]

Check out ABC news 'turtle fights off tiger shark', video is excellent drone footage too

[@jenn1234]

Beautiful video once again! I must admit I was hoping the turtle would escape even though I realize this is just nature. The footage of the whole thing is phenomenal and the educational information that you bring to us is AWESOME. Thank you for all you do! Your work is amazing!!! 😄💙🐬

[@mikeofmanymikes2630]

Great job. The video was very intense. We need more footage!

[@petrokemikal]

I genuinely had no idea a turtle could get up and go like that, that was incredible !!

[@DJohnsonappraiser4laproperty]

Captivating video brother. Great work!

[@SHARKBYTES]

Awesome footage Carlos! Let’s collab on some shark stuff soon 🦈😁

[@blaze0rama]

You are indeed an amazing artist with your footage. Thank you for sharing these amazing captures!

[@soldaat-van-oranje]

Beautiful stuff man only the filming part is already amazing. The info is a phat as bonus🙏💯thanks man keep up

[@e_pistolito]

im from sao paulo, br, and i love your channel! I'm so happy you came to my country!!!

[@sauraplay2095]

Fantastic video! The footage was incredible!👍

[@byron6552]

Really awesome footage. And super cool that your work resulted in prohibiting human activity in the water there for their own safety.

[@FenrirHdz38328]

Wow great video man!!! Great work!!! Thank you!!! Greetings from México 🇲🇽

[@Pampnaylor]

Awesome video. How can you not love nature at its finest. you capture footage that puts me in total awe. Thank you. 😊🤗🙏

[@rootbox]

WOW! Thanks for sharing that incredible footage. Dig the narrative also.

[@markhopkins222]

Your vids are amazing I wish they came out every day. But I do realize what it takes to make one. Always check them out as soon as notified.

[@manuelwebe]

Wow! Outstanding footage. Fascinating behavior of the two species, predator & prey. I particularly loved how the turtle turned upside down to the shark in order to avoid further bites. Thanks for sharing.

[@anotherway007]

Check out ABC news turtle fights off tiger shark, video is excellent drone footage too

[@naiiaras]

Que video encantador. Mas nunca tinha torcido tanto para uma tartaruga. Fiquei muito feliz por ela ter escapado do tubarão. O Brasil, tem seus encantos. Fernando de Noronha é surpreendentemente belo!

[@Itsmeagaiin]

Breathtaking footage as always!

[@CantoraMask]

Congratulations mate. I bet you're as happy as you can be! You definitely deserve this

[@Anna-ky7ix]

That was spectacular video footage! Thank you!

[@davidclaiborne5280]

Fantastic footage! Sea turtles are some of my favorite critters, so I'm glad you were able to capture shots of them, even if it was in a hunt ;)

[@anotherway007]

Check out ABC news 'turtle fights off tiger shark', video is excellent drone footage too

[@judoyodan]

WOW! Another AMAZING video. Thank you.

[@CoteMotorcycles]

I think I could tell when a shark was around while out surfing in Santa Cruz CA. All the critters disappear and a strange feeling would come up. Great videos.

[@kahanuermeyas-tulu4056]

Wonderful rare footage Malibu!

[@marinawahl6727]

i love the way you explain things!! thx 🇩🇪

[@user-iz3fn8hb6w]

What you’re doing is incredible, keep it up. I had no idea turtles were so fast. Very impressive!.

[@junkim2789]

Production quality of this cannel is going crazy ❤ 👍

[@RM-bs4cs]

Stunning! You a doing an outstanding job in representing these vitally important and incredible creatures. Bravo Sir!

[@juliusbushiv2904]

Amazing work brother

[@theWiggyFamily]

Beautiful drone footage! Amazing to see!! Mahalo from Hawaii!

[@SilverMist0121]

Your videos are brilliant

[@tobyarmstrongcameraman9207]

Great footage and observation.

[@juliederry3719]

Wow absolutely amazing footage, tfs x Julie 🇬🇧

[@pencilpauli9442]

That was amazing footage. Thank you

[@DarkAgeTM]

Love your work.

[@the.original.throwback]

Wonderful video! Thanks! What did the local scientists have to say about the shark vs turtle encounter?

[@nelsonbrandt7847]

Such amazing footage. Thank you for sharing!

[@anotherway007]

Check out ABC news 'turtle fights off tiger shark', video is excellent drone footage too

[@dirtydickparis]

Thank you SO much for the footage !!!🦈🦈🦈

[@loz6795]

Amazing footage 😊

[@joelbothof8280]

Wow, wow, wow. Incredible work, beautiful photography and information. Thank you for sharing!

[@anotherway007]

Check out ABC news 'turtle fights off tiger shark', video is excellent drone footage too

[@lifesahobby]

Great capture .. bravo

[@rotoscopic8757]

Exciting Footage. Well done.

[@TommysTube]

thx for another brilliant video

[@jerryclark1903]

Amazing footage!

[@leslieyoung7859]

Amazing footage thank you 😊 💯👌🏽

[@Breaking__Chad]

Awesome, beautiful footage my guy. Love your narration as well. And I'd like to add.... to all the shark diving experts that claim to be "experts" putting out videos showing them diverting tiger sharks, divert one that's in attack mode, like this one was. Let's see how you make out.

[@derickl436]

Fabulous footage. Wow!

[@itsSmiv]

That chase was incredible to watch. Awesome footage

[@ybissonnette]

Your sir deserve way more subscribers, bravo!

[@Emnemz_99]

Absolutely incredible footage. Fascinating to see! I had no idea turtles could swim so fast. Way to go turtle 🐢 😊

[@anotherway007]

Check out ABC news 'turtle fights off tiger shark', video is excellent drone footage too

[@joygarafola]

Absolutely beautiful footage 💗

[@melodywood1983]

I just love your work

[@janina8559]

I had no idea turtles were so fast. Very impressive!

[@debaucherizer]

that's one of your best shots, the chase at the end

[@DtheD740]

What an advantageous view. I notice that the turtles have a very quick reaction movement to tilt their bodies so its shell faces the shark's mouth at the right time. I imagine as water gets shallow is harder for turtles to turn without hitting the bottom. Also breaking waves must have effect on these turns to avoid the shark's jaw. Interesting to see. I watched now 3 times to see if i see a pattern

[@arizona_anime_fan]

this is amazing work.

[@DogDudeDrone]

amazing footage, and go little buddy go!!!

[@MEL2theJ]

Thank you for always further educating us TheMalibuArtist 🦈 🐢

[@djdavidphillips]

What you’re doing is incredible, keep it up

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Thank you so much!

[@Franklin.noronha]

I grow up here in the island and never see a tiger even as a diver, cool video 🙌🙌😬😬 the tiger shake is so scary

[@bird271828]

Wow, I never thought a sea turtle can outrun and outmaneuver a tiger shark. Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing👏👏👏

[@serfranklin6022]

Patiently waiting on the day when an interaction (or even better, some interactions) between great white shark and tiger shark will be captured. I have only seen one video of a whale carcass that had both species feeding on it around the same time (but not in the same frame). That would be a monumental video or picture(s) to take

[@Ravenzpeak]

I marveled, I cried, I rejoiced....who needs TV! Love your work 🥰

[@extsaojose]

Beautiful Brazil !

[@tred2832]

Amazing. this is pure beauty. Thank you for sharing this footage for free. This footage is a wonderful gift. 🙏 Shark Week needs to hire you. You are objective and just show nature as it is, with no political bent like the Discovery Channel tries to soft-pedal to the masses. These drones really opened my eyes to how many sharks there really are. There has been a push over the years to save the sharks for decades. I suspect there are way more sharks than hard-core "supposed to be objective with the data experts" would like us to believe.

[@cannabiscraftsman1278]

Absolutely Incredible!! that chase was awesome ive never seen that before! and that island is BEAUTIFUL! what a true paradise, its also really cool to see that they’ve closed that area to humans due to the wildlife activity. that should happen a lot more than it does sadly

[@hearmenow909]

Just a normal day for a turtle!

[@timothystys9938]

Beautiful video

[@nomojo1110]

Oh mate, thank you for sharing such amazing footage, and I truly appreciate your narration, too. I understand the turtles tilt to present too broad a target to bite down upon. I wonder if corralling the turtles to the shallows is an attempt to remove that defence. Then again, would it then be too shallow for the shark. Regardless, thank you again for such fascinating content.

[@nickmitsialis]

It seems possible that some tiger sharks cooperate to gain advantage in a feed. In one of those 'Shark Week' shows, at a place called 'Headstone Bay' at Australia's Norfolk Island, farmers dump cow carcasses into the ocean and the tigers are always around for a feed. This last year, it seems teenage white sharks decided to try to 'crash' the party. The tigers assembled in very large numbers (40+) and fed in an orderly manner: a top down column of circling tiger sharks, where each one fed in turn. But at the base of that assembly was a very large, very scarred Tiger. The film makers opined that the tigers arranged themselves to shut out any intrusions from white shark and the big tiger is there to keep the white sharks from trying any 'polaris style' runs on the carcasses.

[@anotherway007]

Check out ABC news 'turtle fights off tiger shark', video is excellent drone footage too

[@mhughes1160]

That’s amazing how fast the turtles swim Awesome video thanks

[@warrenbfeagins]

I NEVER knew turtles could swim that fast. The footage is extraordinary.

[@tomtalker2000]

What you capture for us too witness is utterly amazing...!!! Thank god that turtle escaped i know it's nature. I have 30yrs experience in the avian field having worked "hands on" with everything from Warblers to Birds of Prey. But seeing that burst of speed from both species was incredible. How the sea turtle flipped itself too expose it's shell to the shark's mouth in defense. Very similar to what doves and pigeons do when attacked by a falcon or hawk. They leave them with a missing tail or a bunch of down feathers and will sometimes escape. Natures "defense mechanisms" of various animals is truly astonishing. Especially, when you can capture it while it's happening as you do. Keep up the great work.

[@anotherway007]

Check out ABC news 'turtle fights off tiger shark', video is excellent drone footage too

[@Xyeallac]

Absolutely stunning!

[@nickyverhoeven4791]

watching content like this is heaven

[@oliverwalker5954]

I've never seen footage like it, bravo. I never knew turtles could swim that fast and I remember watching a lot of David Attenborough, wtf.

[@verotoday3033]

amazing!😍 thank you

[@passerby6168]

That turtle's packing a mini jet engine inside its shell.

[@jessicam5712]

Seriously this should be on a premium platform because wow.

[@StyleWithCathyOver50]

Amazing!

[@attiylanen]

That turtle swam so fast! 😂

[@serfranklin6022]

Finally! I love great whites too, but other species are often criminally overlooked, especially the tiger, which can be almost as big

[@MarioLamRedRebel]

Thank you for your great video's 👍 sharks are so beautiful and so in danger of men wrong look at them. Save the Shark ♥️ Greetings from the Netherlands

[@ricknesar1627]

1.15 it´s impossible to express in words how beautiful that view is.

[@annakeye]

Carlos, if you see this, would you consider including the depths of the water you believe the sharks and other species are moving through? I don't even mind if you use inches and feet 🦶🦶 to describe said water depth. 🤔. Okay, 'nough of the emojis. I'm not expecting you to get in the water with a tape measure though if you do, make sure you give someone the drone to record it. PS: In all seriousness, thanks for sharing your visit to Fernando De Noronha with us. It looks absolutely breathtaking in its beauty. (I was going to insert a picture of my face to indicate breathtaking beauty but it doesn't come in emoji size.)

[@mayilla8462]

I'm not going to lie I was yelling at the screen for the turtle to run! 😂

[@sharks3653]

Awesome!🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈

[@stevenr5149]

thanks Best wishes

[@leegrass6954]

Beautiful video! I’m glad the turtle got away though!👍🥰

[@zultana2078]

Thank you for the info..now i want to see the video of the turtle got away. Bcoz i hate sharks!