Best Footage of Great White Sharks Near Surfers (2023) 4K

Over the past few years, I've filmed great white sharks all along the California coast. From as far south as San Diego to as far north as Aptos & everywhere in-between. This is a collection of some of the most memorable encounters I've witnessed so far.
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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. If my drone work can assist in the study of these animals, please reach out to me.
ORGANIZATIONS:
Atlantic White Shark Conservancy
www.atlanticwhiteshark.org/
Shark Allies:
www.sharkallies.com/
Marine Mammal Care
marinemammalcare.org

[@AndrewRedwood81]

As a long time shark fearing man, watching your videos gives me a strange kind of peace - the knowledge that there are so many shark/human encounters each day is comforting. Thanks for the work you're doing!

[@ShenState]

Uhh, as a shark fearing man, I saw a lot of assumptions and opposing facts, like that they aren't curious. Ill stay on land.

[@Bonnie_Lou]

They are less likely to attack than a common dog, or a human on the street, In Australia 🇦🇺 you are more likely to die from a snake bite, spider bite, kangaroo, wombat, magpie, and so many more than a shark, they’re apex predators? Yet attacks are so rare? You see we live on an island and most of the time we go to isolated beaches, it’s dangerous but sometimes it’s more dangerous in your own backyard x you hear about shark attacks because it’s good news, it’s not good for the person, but good for the news outlet! No one wants to hear about a spider bite, or a wombat ripping the entire bottom of your car out, or a kangaroo drowning your kid or killing a family of 5 on holidays… We respect sharks, you should respect them, they generally respect you, 99% of the time anyway, 1% is a risk I’m happy to take ❤ The ocean 🌊 is much healthier and better with them there….

[@rrpostalagain]

⁠@@ShenStateHuh? I don’t understand your point. If you don’t enjoy the water, sure, stay on land. Not enjoying the ocean because of sharks is silly, though. I’m comfortable in the water and have been lucky enough to snorkel in lots of places and I’d never trade those experiences. Belize has some fun places that let you snorkel with lots of shark species and it’s like being in a bath tub with them. I assume there are places all around the Yucatán peninsula like that. I was in the water in Hawaii somewhere when the boat captain pointed out a larger tiger shark swimming around us, probably looking for turtles or something. To miss out on all the barracuda or spinner dolphin or big skates and rays… or even the Sea Turtles would be really sad because of a fairly irrational fear. But if that stuff isn’t interesting to you, then whatever floats your boat. I’m going fishing in SE Asia after the holidays and look forward to seeing some awesome freshwater fish (catch and release unless my friend is able to prepare what we get).

[@chooselife5863]

Jaws entered the chat ...

[@SketchybrainD]

Naw, sharks are scary as --k. I know it’s not logical cause I’ll go out in the woods where bears are but the water just is different in my mind.

[@holysmoker10]

You should be on Shark Week. Your videos actually teach people things we never knew. What’s great about your videos there’s no made up drama or editing.

[@arizona_anime_fan]

breath taking photage as always, dude you're doing wonderful work to raise awareness, i really hope some researchers have reached out to you, because you're capturing some really rare stuff we just don't see with chum and chunks of meat in the water.

[@FionaSmith-zq8om]

I don’t think so because they 9:20

[@holy_hen576]

He'll hit the lottery soon

[@Hklbrries]

Can’t get enough of this, Carlos. The footage is amazing and your voice calming. I’ve loved the ocean and her inhabitants ever since I was a small child and appreciate your love for it/them, too. ✌🏼

[@LindaMiller-zv4uo]

I’ve been fascinated by sharks, especially the great-whites my entire life. Absolutely love what you do to develop deepen our appreciation and understanding of these majestic and beautiful creatures! Thank you for your work!

[@harrychapin808]

I am the light of the world also. We need 2 hang out do some shark filming. "Shark On!!

[@tinamorey6348]

Me too been studying them for over ten yrs! ❤

[@ShenState]

You should swim them and deepen your appreciation. After all, this video proves their not curious or harmful.

[@sheilatruax6172]

I've been shark happy since I was 4, on Galveston Beach. That was 62 years ago! They are so cool.

[@Liahs333]

You have done what scientists have been trying to do since the 70’s. I’m still astonished that they don’t eat everything they come close to. I held my breath watching those sharks get so close. The world thanks you for your work 🩵🩶🩵🩶🩵🇨🇦

[@shaneclaridge2308]

You’re work is brilliant. Every species needs a Malibu artist as an advocate ❤

[@Hklbrries]

Truth!

[@annettehunter9743]

YOU DESERVE AN AWARD FOR THIS. Thank you for showing how sharks don't want to devour us.

[@nikkiloves78]

Sleeping where the water naturally propels through their gills makes so much sense! Beautiful! Would love to see a release date at a local movie house (Laguna/Oceanside)! Be phenomenal to see this on big screen!

[@justlook.productions]

Wow yeah great observation that makes sense yeah

[@qbconnect2883]

Woah, so the shore line is literally a shark bed! That's crazy to think about!

[@VoicyZA]

I grew up surfing in South Africa, being terrified of great whites - given the 21 fatalities at our local beach over the decades. It's only when I started scuba diving and having multiple peaceful encounters with sharks underwater that my opinion of them changed from fear to adoration and respect. @TheMalibuArtist does a fantastic job of not fearmongering with his footage or background music, but instead educating and mesmerizing his audience.

[@BlahBlahs1000]

I'm not sure why it would change your opinion,given the 21 fatalities on your local beach. Sharks are way less dangerous when your on the bottom of a reef, I get that.(former diver) But they are still prehistoric apex sea predators that EAT HUMANS. It only takes a split second for a shark to remind you how unpredictable they can be. And that split second can be your last if you are unlucky. Good thing sharks aren't as mean as barracudas and eels.

[@danielcooper3780]

@@BlahBlahs1000yeah he’s a dumbass ignore his comment. The 21 fatalities should have been enough.

[@RoySATX]

Always amazing. My respect for Great White keeps growing, even if my fear of them remains the same.

[@starlaminde8436]

As a person with unfounded fear of ocean and sharks. You help me so much. I respect it.

[@karistoltzfus1046]

I had a terrifying encounter with an aggressive/agitated shark while out alone on my paddle board. He was tangled in fishing line and charged at me repeatedly. He continued to charge and stalk me off my back shoulder when I started to book it back to shore. Fin and tail up out of the water. He was close enough to be repeatedly splashing water up onto me while circling/charging at me. I’m getting ready to head back to the ocean for the winter and your videos are a help to me. I don’t want to be so afraid and am trying to remember it’s not likely to happen again. Thanks for the videos.

[@lunarae1946]

Did he end up ok from the fishing line?

[@qbconnect2883]

Wow animals are shockingly intelligent! So this shark was angry at the species that caused it's entanglement and confronted the very people it felt were responsible. Otherwise sharks don't usually show aggression if unprovoked. If that's the case it's pretty mind-blowing

[@birdsharkrawr2431]

Thank you for making this video and saying what you said about sharks being more intelligent than we give them credit and also that exposure to humans at a young age might lessen the number of test bites, BRILLIANT! I think we also need ‘educational’ programs to stop editing footage (not just of sharks but all animals) to suit their storyline and just teach people about real animal behaviors like you have so eloquently done here. I have only learned of you and your work today through a news article, already hooked! From a Bird that LOVES sharks, THANK YOU for your voice and your footage.

[@lobodelosfeliz]

im from san francisco and my middle school teacher was sadly the victim of a fatal shark attack in up by pt. reyes recently. we are all pretty devastated. he was an incredible man.

[@Liahs333]

Oh wow, sorry to hear that. I still wonder how there can be so many close encounters and then a fatal one. I wonder what the differences are? Take care

[@jj4791]

Sharks, Bears, Bison. Moose. It happens. They are bus sized predators. Sorry to hear of the loss.😢

[@decker5032]

great video as always man

[@maeterith1984]

Beautiful videos. I'm so glad someone is showing these creatures as interested in viewing us, not eating us.

[@SuperDaveP270]

I've watched so many of your videos and the only ones that have ever made me nervous are there ones with the kids, I guess being a father it just brings that out in me. But I am amazed every time you put out a video, just amazed. Spectacular work as always!!

[@miahyde2599]

Thank -you so much for your work. I have been watching your episodes for quite a while and You never fail to inspire me to never ever go into the ocean. Ever.

[@tommybhama1656]

You continue to keep this channel both fascinating and visually appealing. Thank you for helping to paint a more accurate picture of these beautiful, if intimidating, creatures. My daughter is a surfer in Southern California and she enjoys these videos too. Keep up the great work!

[@justlook.productions]

Who does your narration?! Or is that really you? Great work. I was a recurrent lifeguard for 25 years I wonder if we’ve met. I’ll try and reach out when I am back that way. You are doing great work, you are respectful of the animals and are not creating public relations disasters etc. Dude Beaches and Harbors sold ads to a company promoting a re-release of the Jaws movie that had that image from the book/poster on the back of every tower causing tourists to FREAK OUT it was hilarious but a total disaster. Thanks for what you do man.

[@wildworld6264]

Incredible as always. You really have a gift.

[@juliederry3719]

Amazing footage as always, l love watching your videos, tfs x Julie 🇬🇧

[@wildmountainthyme4123]

I love your beautiful footage of sharks swimming through the water, among the surfers. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@SleeepyKitsune7]

Thank you for this content! I've learned so much and have gotten rid of some of my biases against sharks I used to have (I blame shark movies tbh). It's fascinating watching their interactions with surfers

[@slyderace]

You do an amazing job raising shark awareness! ❤ Your videos are the reason I would now be excited to see a shark while scuba diving, rather than be terrified! 😊

[@jennifertutogi6645]

I have had this strange obsession with sharks since i was a child. What an incredible video! ❤

[@rd4660]

Now that human-shark encounters can be documented by drones, it sheds new light on how really rare shark bites are. I suspect that shark-human encounters are not unlike grizzly-human encounters when you get right down to it. Lots of contact, very few deaths. But let's not forget, when we go into the ocean or the wilds on land, we are entering the food chain, for better or worse.

[@Winternightsnowflower]

So beautiful, all of these sharks ❤ And yes, an ocean devoid of sharks would be deadly for the ecosystem and a loss of breathtaking beauty 🦈💙

[@cherrylgibson6714]

Thank you for another beautiful video. ❤️❤️❤ I still love your videos and am so grateful to you for your knowledge and the positive awareness that you bring to us about shark activity. They are beautiful creatures and do not deserve the maligned reputation that they have. It broke my heart that the Tiger shark that killed the Italian man in Egypt this year was so cruelly treated before it died. I do not understand why so many humans cannot accept that the oceans are the domain of sharks (and obviously many other creatures) and we should respect them (and the oceans) and not arrogantly give ourselves rights over them.

[@dretheplaymaker]

your work should be on TV. Keep being you.

[@meghanrose1932]

I am so happy that drone footage is being used for this purpose now, I have always loved sharks so much and I love seeing all these beautiful moments with them.

[@gnarbeljo8980]

Great video as always. You're doing valuable work here. Coexistence in peace is the only way, and I think you are contributing. I love your philosophy. ❤

[@rosijay1407]

Spettacolare, ogni video mi fa entrare in circolo adrenalina! Grazie per il lavoro che fai 😊

[@juliabjerre2687]

Great shots Carlos!! It's amazing how many sharks are in the water that go totally undetected by surfers and paddleboaters right next to them. I did notice that to their credit, those who did spot them didn't panic and try to flee; they merely observed them. You mentioned a man who had an encounter and continued to surf everyday. I don't think that's unusual as surfers tend to have a real love of surfing and the ocean; wild horses couldn't drive them away. Muchas gracias y saludos de Vancouver.

[@onebull.crypto8054]

Just found your channel and love it. Was very curious as to the white shark activity along the socal coast and now I know. As seen in your footage, we don’t make the list when it comes to its fav foods menu thank God lol. Hopefully we can continue to co exist without any bad encounters . Keep the cool shots coming bro

[@ritamclaughlin9681]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@VoLeyGrlLuV]

love your videos! thanks for doing them :)

[@maximusolivia9982]

Dude you have amazing footage. Thank you 🙏

[@readytogo6569]

Awesome, Carlos! Thanks!

[@machemertracy]

I love your channel. It always gives me such a peaceful feeling.

[@helenfay9465]

Mesmerising footage of these powerful and beautiful creatures. Thank you for not fear mongering but educational and balanced observations.

[@cyndy812]

I enjoy the natural way you film sharks. I love your videos

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Thank you very much!

[@kriscotant2213]

Love the videos. Keep them coming!

[@martiphalen107]

This is the first time I have seen one of your videos. Beautiful footage! I’ll be looking forward to seeing more.

[@margiewalker1808]

I love your channel! Keep up the great educational content. And thank you!

[@angelasimila]

Thank you for great content. Beautiful video and education together. Wonderful job!

[@squireltag1000]

Eye opening content. Keep up the good work!

[@daleblanchard1768]

Another great video Carlos, amazing. Your videos prove GWSs aren't simply mindless eating machines. I live in the south of Western Australia, it would be so amazing if we had someone like you here documenting via drone footage how GWSs react to surfers here. Surely they're also not as aggressive as we may assume. Many GWSs in your footage are very large - surely large enough to negatively interact with the humans in the footage, but they don't...

[@paullee9397]

This footage is incredible. Amazing work, please keep it up and thank you for posting!

[@TheKingie07]

Incredible, enjoying your videos so much!

[@thisisroggy]

Magical. One of my favourite KZbin Channels. I'm from Australia, and though things have improved here as far as shark interaction mitigation goes, there's still a lot of room for improvement. Especially along the east coast where curtain nets are still in use. Thanks for helping to dispel the myths surrounding these magnificent creatures.

[@Anna-ky7ix]

Incredible footage as always! Your contribution to understanding sharks behavior must certainly be so valuable to the scientific community!

[@benji3825]

I appreciate this video and the information provided👍🏼👍🏼

[@loree72]

I cannot express enough how awesome this video is and the chest pain and anxiety that came with it!! 😱🦈💜

[@CajunJules]

What a great way to show how many shark - human proximities exist without a bad ending for the human. I'm not saying people don't get attacked because they do, of course. But looking at all the encounters you have provided footage for of the most feared of sharks very near humans, I would say that it is a very slim chance of happening, more so than was previously thought by everyone. Beautiful footage of those sharks taking people OFF their menu! You have a new follower!

[@mosquedaJD]

Absolutely ❤️ your 🦈 vids!!

[@earldigby6083]

Thanks for helping break down the fear factor my good brother 🙏🏼 Cheers from 🇦🇺 #Healthy #Oceans #Need #Sharks 🦈💙

[@adimeter]

Enjoyed myself while learning a lot. Thank you.

[@donnaturk955]

This is a very interesting and Breathtaking video. I grew up in Cali surfing and body surfing was my everyday thing I did, there were times where I felt I was not alone in the waves!!!LOVE IT ❤

[@daveandbern]

Incredible footage yet again. Thank you

[@nealpobrien]

Growing up around Malibu it's mind blowing to see this drone footage. Pretty funny last comment though: "Nothing is scarier than an ocean devoid of sharks", that's just not the way I've ever felt!

[@endeeray4295]

Love all your well done and thoughtful videos.

[@jefferyboyd1844]

That was great and very educational!❤

[@nickisimonetti3330]

This is fascinating. Thank you.🥰

[@49Princesse]

This is beautiful!! It must be such an incredible experience to encounter sharks in a positive way and just contemplate them right there ao close. Just WoW 😍😍😍 This video is beautiful 💝🙏

[@pamwheelock3783]

Fascinating! I just love watching your videos, thank you!

[@carolswangler581]

I am 82 and I grew up body surfing at Zuma Beach from the time I was about 10 at an all the way through my life until we moved up I San Francisco. I always felt there were sharks near and I used to swim all the time for hours at a time and I never had any problems. I think sharks are one of the most beautiful animals on earth

[@celinesimoes8802]

Beautiful !!! Weldone ! You are so right : Coexisting 💙

[@jenniferloving3863]

Gorgeous video footage!!❤

[@allan1448]

Just the most beautiful shadows in the water. I will be lying that I wont be afraid, but I will be proud of my trears of awe for this magnificent creatures that leaves above the surface❤️❤️❤️

[@davemcafeeguitar]

Absolutely amazing footage 🔥👍🔥

[@TheSparklyBeader87]

Beautiful footage of these graceful animals!

[@erveyfamily5679]

Amazing ! Love the footage and appreciation for sharks :)

[@wowmoness]

I love that you are showing people that sharks are not the demons they think they are. Keep doing the great work you do!

[@Bob-Maplethorpe]

I have been terrified of sharks my whole life after watching Jaws as a kid in the late 70s early 80s. These videos have helped me to deal with my phobia as I now better understand the relationship between people and sharks in the ocean.

[@bloodvypa783]

Saw the majesty & power of the Great White while cage diving in South Africa few years back now, it sems though that they aren't there now. Such a huge loss.

[@sharonnothrop6544]

What an awesome video of an amazing creature! Quite docile in the footage, just existing in its environment! ❤

[@trishabeauchesne281]

Thank you for the breathtaking videos that helped my depression. You also inspired my new tattoo of the aerial view of 2 sharks so I can look at them daily for comfort. Aloha friend.

[@TheMalibuArtist]

That's awesome! What a compliment and an honor. Thank you!!

[@The147350]

Thanks man.

[@josephdow9205]

This is the channel I've been waiting for. I both fear and find a real beauty to these amazing animals. Shark junkie since I was a kid. 1970s

[@michelletenowitz3831]

Nice and informative, live your channel Love from South Africa❤❤😊

[@Keining71]

That was fantastic thank you ❤

[@shamrock2682]

Loved this footage. ❤

[@jenniferthomas4954]

Just wanted to say I love your videos they're really awesome thank you for sharing

[@bethmeredith]

I enjoyed this video. Well done.

[@josemateu8929]

I live in Huntington Beach and have seen them around, that was a great video, thank you.

[@RM-zj3zb]

Nice vid!

[@Day_SoT]

Great video thanks for sharing

[@nancyklier3657]

Woww. I love your videos. The images, the voice, the music and the interesting information. Thank you in the name of sharks too. 🦈 ❤

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Thank you very much!

[@michelletenowitz3831]

*love your channel

[@harrychapin808]

Dude... this is some awesome footage. I wanna hang with U and make some films!

[@kimberlee3243]

Amazing .makes my heart pound!

[@nevanevans]

I love surfing but struggled with my fear of sharks. Your videos help a lot. I even surf alone at times now.

[@cehamecki7106]

Manche Menschen können von dem Verhalten der Haie lernen. Der Hai ist in seinem Territorium und der Mensch hat dieses auch zu respektieren. Ein wunderschönes Video mit faszinierenden weißen Haien. Danke 😊

[@gijane880]

Love your channel 😊

[@kristynapastikova4894]

Good work 💙

[@bill2292]

I used to go to Dume and county line weekly. I love watching your videos, you do great work!

[@oklahomalane]

The circle footage was amazing!

[@AMBatty]

I love your videos, so interesting and I feel that if we we are to coexist with sharks it's the research people like yourself are doing that will help that goal. I definitely think that your everyday observation is most likely about right in terms of their behaviour.