Tiger Shark Grabs a Sea Turtle: What Happens Next Surprised Me

In this video, I share additional footage I've not shown before of 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 is why I'm on my way back to this small island. Stay tuned for more!
This footage was captured during my visit to Fernando De Noronha. It is an island located 300 miles off the northeastern coast of Brazil.
THIS VIDEO IS A COLLECTION OF MY PRELIMINARY OBSERVATIONS. FURTHER STUDY BY SCIENTISTS IS ONGOING.
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.
Research Link to Learn about Shark Research around the Island
ecofisiotubaroes.weebly.com/
biancarangel.weebly.com/
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/10.1002/aqc.3029
Spatial Ecology and Conservation of the Tiger Shark
www.frontiersin.org/10.3389%2Fconf.FMARS.2018.06.00021/event_abstract
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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.

[@CA-lf7jt]

Never would have guessed either, how fast those turtles can go- and watching him swim upside down to keep protected by its shell. Amazing footage

[@JohnnysCafe_]

Yes that speed was impressive 👍

[@Dr.Yalex.]

I agree with your comment at 99.9%… the turtle was a female😂❤

[@Breathless00700]

WOW!! That was absolutely incredible! I had no idea sea turtles could swim that fast. Amazing footage!

[@TrevorLaVigne]

This is the most awe inspiring video I've seen in years. You're a legend for capturing this, and that turtle is a legend for that maneuver. So perfect

[@SeanOzz]

Holy crap. That was amazing footage. Well done!!!!! I had no idea the turtle could swim that fast.

[@juslookin2]

Wow! I’ve never seen this kind of thing before!!! I never knew turtles were so fast. Amazing!

[@countrycottagelife4184]

I sneaked up on a turtle once from behind, when I got to within a few meters he noticed me and took of like lightning, no one beliefs me that turtels can swim fast , this video proves my case...

[@bird271828]

I never thought a turtle can out run a shark. This was amazing footage at 3:07. The drone pilot was very experienced to follow the action👏👏👏👏

[@sharks3653]

More awesome footage Carlos. 0:47 congratulations. That was absolutely amazing to watch. I really hope that Fernando De Noronha becomes a much needed shark sanctuary. Do you think you might even have a chance of filming a tiger shark successfully predating on a turtle? 🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈

[@amacielbr]

Extraordinary shots, Carlos. It's a great place to visit. For those looking for feeding activity, it isn't uncommon to see lemon sharks hunting large shoals along the Sancho beach. And the visitor can see it from one point in the Dolphin/Sancho trail. Greetings from Fortaleza/Ceará/Brazil.

[@sherylbjerre9636]

Carlos, as always you bring us unique & remarkable discoveries. I love looking at footage of tiger sharks (underwater w divers) but was afraid to watch the turtle being devoured - I know check boxes & balances in nature but was relieved that the turtle got the upper fin - as others have observed- wow those turtle can muster up adrenaline - who knew?! Thanks so much for this 'Malibu Artist' treat!

[@tomtalker2000]

Incredible footage yet again. The things that drone can capture that we've NEVER be able to see is truly unbelievable. That turtle hauled butt into that reef and the way it turned it's back shell side to protect itself from being bitten. Tiger's are slow moving sharks at least the ones i've seen. But the burst of speed they have when they want is truly amazing. But the turtle even more so i never realized just how fast they could swim.

[@Tj7-9tsd4]

I love your footage and always find myself captivated

[@nikkilovesrocks]

Beautiful footage Carlos! I just referred my doctor to your channel today. It wasn't the first time & won't be the last.

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Much appreciated!

[@anitamitchell3452]

Fascinating video! And starting the study on Tiger sharks is amazing. It gives me goosebumps. Well done. Enjoy your time there. Thanks for the video.

[@JohnnysCafe_]

When I see a new video I make coffee, get comfortable and enjoy the excellent new footage we can enjoy through the eye in the sky 👍

[@Abecelee]

Mesmerizing images! It always amazes me how water looks like jell-o. As a learning drone pilot, I only imagine your patience and stamina enduring heat, sun, to obtain such pro footage. Thank you for sharing!

[@tamaradabney8699]

Amazing footage! What a beautiful place! 😍😍😍thank you!

[@kazoo591]

i like watching your videos in vr, amazing work as always!

[@timlawyerx9]

Great video - as always. A note on the transcript - you probably meant to say it cannot be "overstated" instead of "understated" [how important...]. Keep up the phenomenal work!

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Noted. It's a typo. I'm a master of them. :)

[@cking8776]

Tiger sharks go after turtles as hammerheads go after rays, in shallow water!!!

[@BenembuscaduOuro]

Welcome back to Noronha! You’ve become famous there…”Norte americano” discovering new shark behaviors in Noronha

[@Dr.Yalex.]

6:17 you are entirely correct… This is young sharks' training waters. They are literally playing with their food❤😂😂

[@jonathanallison2247]

Your work is fantastic! I love your videos and am fascinated by the information you provide. I never imagined that sea turtles could move that fast and to see it outrun the tiger was amazing. Flipping upside down to avoid being bitten, instinctual? Trained from previous attacks/attempts? Wow. Really cool. Love your work!

[@migueltonnies6856]

Awesome footage! Keep it up!

[@MikeFromNashville]

Wow this is pretty amazing. Well done on catching this. I have been watching your videos since the beginning. You have really found your gift my friend. God bless you.

[@kelseycoyote6576]

Thank you for bringing the ocean life to us.

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Thanks for watching!

[@BlaXXXima]

Damn. Turtle's shoulder's must have been on fire trying to get away. Great capture!

[@ritamclaughlin9681]

the clarity of the water is amazing. So Beautiful. I still root for the turtle tho.

[@Jeff-q4u]

That reminds me of David Attenborough natural history programmes ❤

[@Z-u-m-a]

Just amazing footage and observations.

[@bill2292]

You offer such an unfiltered view of nature, thank you so much!!

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Thank you so much!

[@e_pistolito]

i've been watching ur viedeos for a couple years and love to see you in my country 😍🥰 lots of love from brazil 😘

[@davidhoban3825]

Have seen this before, where the turtle rolls over and the tiger shark cant get a grip

[@femmec6644]

This is so amazing! Thank you for all your hard work!❤

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Thanks for watching!

[@rickeccles7893]

Wow! That was really surprising

[@mikeszczutkowski3066]

Great video beautiful clear water

[@ianmorris4922]

3:58;An amazing turn of speed from the Turtle!😳 I'm glad it got away!😊👍🏻

[@DtheD740]

You are an amazing videographer, wonderful

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Wow, thank you!

[@jesusrangelb.1944]

what a great video man

[@saschafuchs185]

WOW. Again amazing. Thanks

[@A.l.a.c.]

Eu: Nossa! Que mar azul bonito?! Onde será isso...?? Narrador: Fernando de Noronha... Eu: 🇧🇷😏❤

[@chaplainmattsanders4884]

Dang! Exciting footage!

[@jmj4488]

Amazing! Thank you 🌿

[@Thomazbr]

Incredible videos. I'm not from Fernando de Noronha but I am from Pernambuco which is the state the island is part of. I'm sure you've heard about Recife, which is part of the same state and where a lot of shark fatalities happen. Have you ever visited those beaches? I know the water is fairly turvy but cant helps it wonder about drone footage of those waters.

[@Biter1975]

Incredible footage.

[@jadeybabes33]

You are right - this was incredible footage! I have always known sharks were beautiful and fast in the water - but man I didn't know turtles were such speed demons or so clever! That was insane!

[@koleknight]

Great video, thank You ...

[@adayinthelife5772]

Epic footage. More close ups please.

[@submergedstories]

Wow this is incredible footage! Planet Earth worthy!

[@philanderphillips2309]

If I recall, in the old Warner Bros. cartoons, didn’t the turtle need rockets to move fast? On another note: the clarity of the water though!!

[@ivechang6720]

Whoa!! Beats any video game race footage imo. 😲👍

[@AndyLSB]

7:43 what species of shark was that one ? it looked "white", awesome video as always !

[@teeanahera8949]

You only asked for the species so here it is: cuvier. I think just an optical illusion with that very bright sunlight that made it look paler than normal.

[@JamesKing2understandinglife]

I am a new subscriber. Thank you for the opportunity to see this.

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Thanks for subbing!

[@cathyheston3029]

Beautiful!!!❤

[@Londoner37]

imagine getting stranded on this beautiful beach and it is full of sharks...btw, beautiful and interesting video

[@jesusrangelb.1944]

i've never thought a turtle could swim as fast as in this foootage great , great, great

[@audiotomb]

Wow Incredible work This and the great whites with paddle boarders - count me subscribed This reminds me of snorkeling with my son in coves in Curacao Sea Turtles, tropical fish galore And the island doesn’t have sharks Or at least that’s what the locals say Steep drop offs and they are said to prey on the much larger fish in much deeper water

[@JohnnysCafe_]

This has been happening millions of years before we were around to witness it.

[@ZamaCPT]

That turtle was moving bro holy

[@jojowynne233]

I was mesmerised watching that footage. Everything there is pristine and beautiful and underneath there is normally an unseen part of nature that goes on. The Tiger shark v’s the Sea Turtle. Wow! I thought both those turtles were goners. Those little buggers are clever, manoeuvrable and very fast, not like the tortoise 😂 I guess having a Tiger shark as a predator nature has equipped them not only with the tough shell but other capabilities. As for the sharks 🦈 I’m sure they learn more as they get older and larger too. I always find it fascinating that each creature knows what to do. For example you said Carlos that the Tiger shark “herds the turtles into shallower waters to make it easier for them to catch them”. Is this another innate behaviour? They are born with this knowledge just like the turtle’s escape rolls. Nature and it’s creatures are so special and I really appreciate all your videos and knowledge very much. Thank you! 🙏❤️

[@pervertt]

That tiger shark has yet to earn its stripes.

[@someguydino6770]

After a long battle with the shark; the turtle finally escapes! But then the turtle gets a plastic straw stuck in it's nose!

[@SHERMA.]

i think what you will find is that the shark is not trying to push the turtle to shallow waters its just relentlessly repositioning on the turtle until the turtle gets tiresome of facing away from the shark and when that finally happens the shark will try get a bite with purchase on the turtles fin these sharks tediously fail on turtles and they know that to try trick the turtle into letting its guard down a fast dash between the two of them is inevitable if the shark bolts for the turtle straight away shark knows to make its first bite count

[@jethrox827]

You'll need to come to the Great Barrier Reef

[@scottgorman7166]

For sure

[@shellydesormier4646]

Go turtle, GO! Sorry shark... Dang, nature is a bitch! What a beautiful island setting, I’m happy to see it has been set up as a sanctuary. ☮️🍃🐢🦈

[@TheJudiBambiPurrsParadox]

*I had no idea how fast turtles can swim when they have incentive to do so or could swim upsidedown!*

[@pamgypsyaries8049]

That was unreal!

[@arizona_anime_fan]

breathtaking. i'm speechless.

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@namenotshown9277]

Sharks go for the turtle fins, the soft bits, first turtle protected its fin by rolling on it side, second one might have used a different strategy to protect its fin, might have been trying to bury it or something along those lines, hard to tell.

[@RondeLeeuw]

Wow! This is one of the most exciting things I've ever seen 😱🤩

[@mifo2000]

tiger sharks close to shore scare me, the big ones in Au will smash a shell once a turtle bleeds out or suffocates.. bull sharks are just as scary. much rather be in the water surfing with young white sharks that only attack a few unlucky aussies each year

[@maltaconvoy]

Shocking how fast the turtles are - I never would have guessed.

[@artemkravchenko2056]

дивовижні кадри. Яка краса природи, прозора вода і сюжет боротьби за життя цих двох довершених міл'ярдами років еволюції тварин. Дуже дякую. Отримав задоволення.

[@zacharymarston5316]

Can you do this in Hawaii, particularly on Oahu. I live here and would love to see this at some local spots!!!

[@user-by7tf3qx9s]

So beautiful ❤

[@amandastakeonit7402]

I thought I have seen this one before, is it being rereleased?

[@nickmitsialis]

I say, Carlos: When are you going to post the footage you took from your adventures up in NorCal, scoping out the Great Whites off the Farallones?

[@erictheshark9045]

Crass turtle- speed!!!

[@danielrossi907]

Pero que nervios me hiciste pasar mama mía

[@DavidWBIII]

UNREAL!!! AWESOME!

[@Fabioman3]

Like a mangrove without being one, could the shallow bay act as a nursery for Tiger Sharks?

[@crystalnawrot5684]

That's so amazing! So fast. I know that the little painted turtles in our lakes are quick. But jeez. I would've never guessed they can putswim a shark. Incredible. You must be so proud of yourself. I certainly hope All the hours of work you put into this. Thank you for your dedication and for sharing it. if we go by Peter Benchley's train of thpught, you would be safe in the oceans. Sharky kharma!😀may the force be with you sir!

[@countschad]

You mean, "It can't be overstated..." Not, "understated."

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Relax...I just misspoke. No big deal.

[@redeyedmongoose2963]

Seems like a great place to get shark fins. I’m sure the turtles wouldn’t mind.

[@anacaz]

❤❤❤

[@MrOldboy360]

No way! The tiger is either playing with it or it's practicing! Anything that touches those serrated teeth is gone!

[@EllesGhost13]

Dammmnnnn

[@AlanDuncan1888]

Here's a possible behavioural theory... This Tiger Shark clearly targets the turtle's front flippers, since those are the ones that allow rapid swimming, as we saw in the first instance. When you look at Tiger Shark attacks on humans, it's very common to read that the victim was grabbed by the arm, initially at least. Compared with GW, Bull Sharks, etc., which often attack from behind, biting the legs. I spent time in South Africa studying GW sharks 20 year's ago, and it's interesting watching specific behaviour, even between same species shark's of different size, sex, etc.

[@johnperkins1041]

You can clearly see the shark never bit the turtle the shark wasn’t dragging it anyway

[@Rosnoseros]

Go Turtles!

[@cipaisone]

Go turtle 🐢💨

[@jointcerulean3350]

Gamera ?

[@jermainerace4156]

7:45 ...you can't just pop an albino shark on screen and not say anything, unless you are giving us a hint of footage to come.

[@cj41079]

Who said turtle was slow....

[@scottgorman7166]

From this footage the Hare has no chance!😅

[@Chuck_vs._The_Comment_Section]

Can Tiger Sharks even crack the shell of Sea Turtles or can they only eat the “soft parts”?

[@joharbour]

👻🍟always

[@phobosposeidon]

Why does that last shark look so pale?

[@jonmcmahon90292]

🙏

[@kencramer2232]

There’s a contradiction here. How does a shark get to be a size that dwarfs a full grown turtle if it were as inexperienced as claimed? On the other hand, how easy do u think it is to stop a fairly agile armoured disc using just your teeth with your body weight?

[@JanBerges]

💥👍🤙