Two Kids Swim Near a Great White Shark & People May Be Fishing For White Sharks in California

The footage contained in this video is the closest white shark encounter involving kids I've captured thus far. With signs placed on the beach, groups of people still venture out for a swim. Like most encounters, the sharks are not phased and they show no real interest in the humans. Additionally, recent actions by some humans could pose a threat to beach goers. I've documented humans behaving rather irresponsibly around white sharks. And I now have proof that people are actively trying to fish for white sharks. This footage shows a newly hooked white shark as well as an alleged shark tour company speeding near the shore almost hitting a couple white sharks.
Mentioned in this Video: Special Thanks to
Alison Towner (PHD Candidate)
Head Marine Biologist-Dyer Island Conservation Trust
dict.org.za/dict-projects/sha...
saveourseas.com/project-leade...
Dr. Chris Lowe
Director of the Shark Lab at California State University,
Long Beach (CSULB)
www.csulb.edu/shark-lab
Citations:
Fishermen Agitate White Shark: Shark Bites Swimmer
www.huffpost.com/entry/shark-...
Shark Boat Strike Healing Research
www.researchgate.net/publicat...
DISCLAIMER:
I'm NOT a marine biologist or naturalist. 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. For more music, I encourage a visit to the pages of artists I incorporate into these videos.
MUSIC:
"Memories Of Forever" by Markus Huber
ORGANIZATIONS:
Reef Guardians
Reefguardians.org
Shark Allies:
www.sharkallies.com/
American Cetacean Society - LA Chapter
acs-la.org/
Marine Mammal Care
marinemammalcare.org

[@c.k.2]

If the kid would have been bitten, then the news media’ s headline: monster shark attack.

[@ann6030]

Yes & there wouldn’t be a word about the moron parents

[@Dawnholio]

💯

[@TheBehm08]

And they would be sure to mention the guy filming it as a culprit cuz he didn’t help like wtf world lol

[@jameslahey6358]

Literally never seen a headline anything like that. Everyone knows it’s never the sharks fault.

[@jameslahey6358]

@PETER NORTH - THE SPLASH FATHER so humans know sharks are dangerous. Humans decide to ignore the obvious danger and swim in the sharks hunting grounds. That’s the humans’ fault. Obviously.

[@ItsTheMunz]

Imagine the kind of karma you’re just begging for when you consciously decide to chase a shark on a paddle board.

[@Experiment626XxX]

where do you see paddle boards? lol

[@jomacastro5748]

Can't imagine, cause I'm as terrified as baffled by sharks.

[@myrthemeijer8507]

@@Experiment626XxX the ones at 3:41

[@martinbolz5657]

@@Experiment626XxX ( Stand Up) Paddle Board

[@EVERYNIGHTxRIOT]

None you tool, they were trying to get around it. Blindly believing a clueless commentator is so dumb lol

[@willsimpson3783]

As a biologist graduating early next year, finishing my last semester in the beginning of december, I'm so grateful for your work. It's really inspirational and motivating. Edit: I am officially a biologist now.

[@charlotterockel-kennedy8913]

Congratulations 🎉 it has always been my dream job. I wish you all the best and enjoy doing your work ❤

[@azzamendoza4686]

🎉 congratulations!

[@tweetypie7823]

Well done! 🎉

[@DaveOu]

Let’s gooooooooooooo

[@Richardj662]

Congratulations!!!

[@leeg713]

Marine biologist or not. Your videos are probably the most informative and interesting things on KZbin and that I have ever came across relating to Sharks. I have been fascinated by sharks since a small boy (now in my late 30s) and I love how youre advocating for these beautiful animals. Just wonderful and I love when I see you’ve posted new content 😊great job sir!

[@TheNorthPace]

Wow. This one was upsetting from start to finish.

[@Trisa8]

💯

[@mcbrit3616]

F

[@eliswagata7986]

Ruined my morning

[@eschwarz1003]

The truth can hurt but is necessary

[@jacktoale927]

What was so upsetting? Maybe you should stop taking estrogen... you'll act like a actual man then

[@rodrigolemus7849]

"Two things are infinite: The Universe and human Stupidity, but I'm not sure about the former" - Albert Einstein

[@brianacamero9624]

Nice copied comment😂

[@rodrigolemus7849]

@@brianacamero9624 : Quotation*

[@neoDarkSquall]

"The internet is full of fake quotes posted by morons who think they will appear smart" - George Washington

[@brianacamero9624]

@@rodrigolemus7849 “QuOtAtIon” of course it’s going to have quotations because it’s an actual quote🤦🏾‍♂️😂

[@rodrigolemus7849]

@@neoDarkSquall : You sound hurt cupcakes.🤔😁

[@AnnaLeighdeParis]

Thank you for your videos, I have a bit of a phobia (if someone can have a bit...) but the soothing music and your calming voice, and watching the sharks just living their lives (not the over produced drama of a "shark week" doc) is really therapeutic. This is the first time I've ever felt bad for sharks. My feelings are now on par with how i feel about Lions and Tigers. Beautiful and majestic creatures, but you don't go wondering into their territory and harass them. I guess I'm developing a healthy respect vs. A blinded fear. So thank you for that!

[@ibrahimsultanov7355]

Sharks have never caused a phobia in me. These are beautiful, very intelligent and graceful fish. By the way, they are much safer than the same dogs, not to mention lions and tigers.

[@AlexADalton]

If I ever get attacked or eaten by a shark, I hope I can replay this music in my head during that time...

[@Patty5825]

@AnnaLeighdeParis Well said!! That's exactly how I feel.

[@thereadersvoice]

I honestly am very happy for you in your changing mindset. It is, indeed, very unfortunate that Shark Week has devolved into a manic, hyperactive, overly-dramatic show just featuring frenzied animals and overpaid celebrities with hard-driving metal music to cap it off. It used to be so educational; now, it's on par with comic book movies. It's perfectly OK to have, as you say, a slight fear of sharks; we naturally fear what we don't understand or can't control. So, as long as you temper fear with curiosity, as you're doing, you can show these amazing creatures the respect they deserve. Props to you! 🙂

[@KvltKommando]

not a matter of harassing, they'll just eat you if it's convenient or they happen to want to. Just ask Cameron Robbins

[@Jay-qm8cx]

I can’t lie, my heart started beating a little faster when that white shark got close to those kids

[@angelmartin7310]

Why wouldn't it? Are we so propagandized by Big Shark that we feel silly for being alarmed by a GW approaching little kids?

[@brettmcdonald4138]

Check out the New Zealand video where two kids swimming are within a few feet of two Orcas, that swim straight at them. That’s a heart stopper

[@Ghostina1]

Lets hope the parents of those two kids see this footage 🙏😬😅

[@pineapplesideways3820]

These are just local playful puppies

[@fomofud9479]

Why?

[@pineapplesideways3820]

@@fomofud9479 so the kids know next time to take a fishing rod out and surf the shark silly

[@leonlee1406]

And whoop that a s

[@fomofud9479]

@@pineapplesideways3820 Aha! 😂

[@repetemyname842]

I made a deal with the ocean a long, loooong time ago: I stay out of the ocean and sharks wont bother me. Way too spooky for this guy.

[@davidgreer6042]

You're much more likely to be struck by lightning. Do you spend all of your time indoors?

[@repetemyname842]

@@davidgreer6042 : Im much more likely to never be eaten by a shark, thats what the deal is.

[@Mysterious-Outdoors]

As someone who is from a small beach community I could never imagine not having all the amazing experiences the ocean has given to me just because of a fear that has been heightened by tv.

[@repetemyname842]

@@Mysterious-Outdoors : Good for you, I spend 100+ days a year in the woods hunting and I fish fresh water all the time. You do your thing and I will do mine.

[@kylerichardson4257]

School buses with teeth swim around out there. Even if it is a small one I won’t be part of the statistics...

[@janboyd227]

I agree - hope the parents see this and step in with their children in a big way - we need you educating where this is possible/necessary--it is very scary for people and for our marine animals. Thanks for this.

[@colonialkatana]

ummmmmmmm I wasn't really in trouble with my parents when they saw me in the video

[@mahmoudibnemir8704]

It's NOT a good idea to approach strange children. Are you some kind of sicko? Stop advocating for others to bother children.

[@Patty5825]

@@colonialkatana Of course you weren't! Not funny!

[@Mrs.Sandchess]

Amazing footage and thank you for sharing this, I was so amazed how close those children were. The shark seemed so conscious

[@Jennyann5687]

This hurts my heart. This is their home. Respect them like you would want to be respected when someone enters your home.

[@dwarflanternsharkfriend6713]

Yeah "shark infested waters" like bish if sharks were as intelligent as humans and roamed coastal cities for fun with fish bowls on their heads THEN you can say something is shark infested

[@retna1x363]

what did they do lmao

[@shannonlea8263]

🤙🏼👌🏻

[@delmar2169]

What's wrong with fishing for them? I do it all the time and its fun!!

[@nalnalvic9912]

@@delmar2169 because they are endangered they are a natural order and have to survive for the environment dude so please fuckin stop

[@gui-texzan7477]

Couple of thoughts about this amazing footage: The paddle boarders tugging on Superman's cape were playing with fire. That type of stupidity that will eventually get kids like the boogie boarders at the end eaten. That was a close call.

[@kellymills7346]

And it would be the fault of the boogie/paddle boaters not the shark but the shark would be blamed!

[@coenpull4214]

Don't kids get more emboldened when they notice there's a drone nearby?

[@taskforceknight9336]

@@coenpull4214 How is it the drone's fault? The drone is there to warn people.

[@coenpull4214]

@@taskforceknight9336 Well, sure, I'm no expert at this, but it seems possible to me that the drone might give them a sense of security and/or incite them to show off their courage.

[@taskforceknight9336]

@@coenpull4214 No what kind of logic is that? How is a drone going to physically save you from a shark attack? Its warning system. It cant fight off the shark. The kids were probably distracted trying to get the drones attention. Parents are supposed to teach their kids what it means if there is a drone nearby you at the beach

[@kaisen9933]

Your footage is absolutely beautiful and your videos are very educational. As someone who doesn't live on the coast and is more inland, I really enjoy seeing your content and how well put together your work is. You're doing great!

[@leekey7955]

My exact thoughts

[@grahamnorris7315]

This is my longest subscription on YT. This guydoes good work. Doesn't sensationalize the subject matter. Has proper respect for sharks and people. Classy guy.

[@Xsuprio]

That's amazing footage! And the one kid was really flailing his arms and legs. The shark got SO close, yet the turned away. Nowadays, it's so popular to say "sharks are not dangerous". I think they are, but you can't blame them for being predators. And this shows they are FAR from just MINDLESS killers. You're doing the world a service, sir. Please keep sharing videos and hopefully... HOPEFULLY... people will start listening.

[@Gankez]

agreed.. im new to surfing and sharks were something that kinda scared the shit outta me lol.. but after watching some of these videos.. im not nearly as worried.. nice sharkies...

[@melodicbanshee4344]

Like all predators, it's not mindless. It will not attack something just because. But it CAN attack and leave serious damage. Sure If you're a professional you can handle these creatures better than the average person, but the average person has no bussiness being this close to the sharks. They may panic and agitate the animal.

[@A_Darkz]

Realize that when the kid was looking right at the shark it did nothing then they got closer and the shark only move closer when one of the kids turn his back to the shark and started moving his legs and arm on top of the board now we watching from the drone we can see easily is a kid on a surfboard but ask your selves what did change in the view of the shark to make him move towards the kid what was the shark viewing at that moment is pretty easy to answer a SEAL that's why he moves to check it if that shark had attacked the kid everyone would blame the shark but is an animal been provoked and taunt but a kid looking like a seal

[@andybaubau5961]

that shark was likely checking if he could have some breakfast but wasn't that hungry, 2 childs were lucky...if a shark is desperate for food that was their last encounter....it's all about luck when you encounter one...

[@ellasoes8325]

You are so right in pointing out "Nowadays, it's so popular to say "sharks are not dangerous"". I was at a major aquarium one time where they petting the small sharks was allowed. I went up to the animator and was in the process of asking her about the safety of touching the creatures and their nature, etc., and she was a starting to speak glowingly of the animal (as humans often do humanize animals in human terms), when suddenly a kid yelled out he had been bit. She turned look at him and immediately dismissed that that did not happen. The kid was not close to us and she hadn't even seen his injury. In any case, it was a bite and the kid was attended to later. I find adults are irresponsible in messaging even in pre-schools and KGs with in-house petting visits that wild predatory animals are harmless, that it's just us humans that the "bad guys",

[@christopherbeck4184]

Kids were more excited to be filmed from a drone for internet fame than the fact a great white was in front of them. The way he took after the one kid the second he turned his back gave me the chills and here they are smiling and waving at your camera. Insane.

[@bruderschweigen6889]

It's California man there's sharks in the water all the time 99 percent of the time you don't see them and they don't attack you

[@jasmine9064]

@@bruderschweigen6889 I mean that’s very true but that shark got insanely close to those kids. That could have very very easily been an attack whether it’s California or not. Like if this didn’t shock you how close that shark got to them something is wrong with you. And I wouldn’t say 99% of the time they won’t attack you. Maybe an adult. But this shark got way to close. 99% of the time they don’t get this close. Also one of the kids is thrashing around so yeah this is rare footage and very luckily that shark didn’t attack.

[@jasmine9064]

Yeah that was crazy. That made my heart stopped. Sharks don’t usually get this close I don’t think. Those kids are extremely lucky.

[@bruderschweigen6889]

@@jasmine9064 It's not a swimming pool there's inherent danger going in the ocean at anytime same if you go on a hike just know the risk and be smart. If anything were to happen to those kids it's on their parents.

[@jasmine9064]

@@bruderschweigen6889 No shit it’s not a swimming pool. And I 100% agree with you. If something happened to those kids it would fully be on the parents. No doubt. I also agree with you going into ocean is a risk just like going on a hike you can be attacked by a bear or whatever. I’m just simply saying don’t make it seem like sharks getting this close is a normal bc it’s not. Are they always around us in the ocean? Of course. But you saying 99% of the time they get this close and they don’t attack is not true. As I said before 99% of the time sharks never get THIS close like in the video. That’s all I’m saying.

[@chevygang7817]

I would’ve never thought great white would be so close to us in the water. Really mind blowing just to think as a kid I would swim out far from the shore 🤦🏽‍♂️. It’s amazing how intelligent they are.

[@MrJersey]

Great video and voice pace.👏🏼

[@laneyallan8796]

Your videos are very important, probably more than you’ll ever know. They show the sharks natural behaviour when being observed and not interfered with. Thank you with all my heart for not sensationalising and being over dramatic. Love from Australia. ❤️❤️

[@ann6030]

At the same time ppl need to understand that sharks can be very dangerous to humans if we are in their environment & give them respect ! As the video shows we have two too many humans thinking we can share the sharks environment & that’s not what kids need to be taught! Only professionals should be in the ocean w the sharks doing scientist observations & helping the sharks when they have fishing line & hooks in their mouth!

[@DanishHellhound]

I know this is not what you normally do on this channel, but i would love to see you, some day, gather some of the people in your videos, and have them see/react to their own encounters with these magnificent creatures

[@petergleave7807]

You would need to ensure that you had an ample supply of 'tinted, toilet tissue' on hand to provide for the inevitable 'bowel movements' induced by their realisation that they had actually participated in such 'close encounters of the (dorsal-finned) kind'!

[@lisag5670]

@@petergleave7807 I know right?

[@TroyDeanMusic]

Agreed!!

[@freedom7475]

I was thinking the same

[@catapillargirl2021]

Great idea!!

[@00xanawolf00]

I absolutely love this channel and the work you are doing. It’s vital, and it’s important.

[@32feast87]

Crazy they don’t cover this part thanks for the information 💯

[@mikedaflexta]

I live in Miami. I always never go past the shallows. I use to take my son out to deeper waters until ironically, a guy with drone footage showed us how close we were to a shark. I mean it was like 25 feet away from us. I freaked out at the thought of that possibly being a deadly encounter. I did not see it and definitely didn't see it's fin breach the water while we were out. My daughter loves the shallow water but my son is like me and likes to swim further out. I am extra cautious these days after seeing that footage. It still gives me goosebumps and dread whenever we go to the beach.

[@bari2883]

Oh my, im upset just reading about fishing for sharks. I don't want to see it but I love how you show the natural behaviour of GW which in turn helps them. So im happy to support your channel and watch it.

[@hollym4870]

Over 7.5 million sharks are “finned” annually worldwide. Their fins are cut off when they’re alive and dumped back into the water to drown. Humans are the predator who does the most damage. Everywhere. No creature great or small is safe.

[@truthwarrior2149]

Is so upset? About fishing for a fish? Toughen up buttercup.

[@harrymaurer7984]

Fascinating stuff!! Thanks for the video and info.

[@nickynicknico]

Thanks for all your work! Amazing stuff:)

[@ericbevington7775]

Again your footage/documentation is phenomenal. Those kids on boogie boards, that entire scene, was sobering. The shark using the swell to it's advantage in stealthy observation/stalking. Again, I really enjoy your channel. Thank you. eb

[@ayosgsauce]

lol it looked like the kids didn't even see the shark and were chasing the drone.

[@ericbevington7775]

@@sick_vids5344 lmao 🤣😂😂😂

[@chevygang7817]

@@sick_vids5344 are you serious ?! 🤣🤦🏽‍♂️

[@kevinwells4986]

I'm really beginning to believe in your channel, and what you are doing. I realize you don't know everything, but you are learning as you go - and you are teaching as well. Thanks for your video's TMA. I am glad I subscribed.

[@NudePostingConspiracyTheories]

A lot of our behaviour is like adult children, chasing constant amusement . It’s embarrassing. Great video. I’m really enjoying your channel. And I want t9 say that your voice is calming and makes the facts easy to absorb. It’s a natural documentary narrators voice. Boy that was sensational footage.

[@hraslan]

Love your work, content and message.

[@CDRhammond]

I work one day a week now at a private beach that just opened to residents as security on day 1 we had 2 boarders doing this with a shark. Even though there was no one swimming at the time the 2 boarders were immediately called into shore told to pack up and trespassed from the property. not only are they banned for life on that specific beach property they also lost a small fortune on the cost of renting one of the cabins there over the summer.

[@johnswimcat]

Good. Serve the stupid selfish people right

[@kbc1883]

I really appreciate how responsible you are in how you create and present your beautiful and moving work.

[@Ajajambo]

I just stumbled across your channel. What can I say its the best thing O have seen on KZbin. Educational and most importantly its saving humnan with sensible behaviour from Shark encounter

[@natasa04tsats15]

I really love your channel man, you always present sharks the way the are. Just another magnificent animal and not a cold blooded killer or a monster

[@PsychicMedium4747]

That’s scary how close the shark got to those kids though. They are still unpredictable.

[@maxwaters1461]

Yep, never know what kids may do.

[@braveheartthecommentor5805]

Deeper water and i think that was an attack its like sharks going for birds on the surface they know its clumsy and most of the time they force the bird away with the bow of a wave as they surface. give that shark enough room to get some space to tread water and get a grip without beaching itself. this wasnt proof were not on the list it was close and i still think we underestimate the things a shark weighs up before an attack and how long they think aboit it.the wave nearly gave this a forced mouthing but the shark noticed its position and turned

[@renatalosada]

Just like people.

[@PsychicMedium4747]

@@renatalosada true

[@RoCkShaDoWWaLkEr]

Nature is very predictable if you understand the signs, signals and body language.

[@marksalkin4133]

Here's a theory: Having read about and watched tons of shark footage, could this not be an example of humans not being part of the shark ecology? I think the shark in the pink boogeyboard footage thought he was trailing a seal or a ray. When that fish realized this was not recognizable food and found itself in very shallow water its instincts kicked in and he let the kids be. This shark was not just a simple juvenile, it looked to be ten feet. Terrific footage, kudos to the Malibu Artist.

[@valentinballester3196]

agree, bunch of comments of people that think sharks are human killing machines, too much shark week for the average american. Sharks cant care less about humans. this is the best proof.

[@royaldecreeforthechurchofm8409]

@@valentinballester3196 not true, I live in Australia and sharks sometimes eat surfers mistaken for seals.

[@taitshi]

Great whites will only attack when they mistake people for seals or turtles or when they're agitated or provoked. Humans are not on their menu: our bodies contain little fat but too many tough bones for them to digest. Great whites will probably check you out, but will mind their business and go on their way. That covers at least 95% of GWS-human encounters.

[@ann6030]

Yes. I’ve seen much smaller sharks on other videos chance a woman out of the water!! The small shark had to flip himself back into the small wave to get back out to the ocean! He almost beached himself! His behavior made him look as if he was hungry & may not have eaten in awhile! Even tho the shark I saw in the other video was 3 ft long he was definitely chasing the human & all he was seeing was lunch!! I don’t think a hungry shark is going to be a picky eater!! Blood is blood & meat is meat! Yes I know they prefer blubber & fatty tissue.

[@cloverazar5315]

@@royaldecreeforthechurchofm8409 that’s a very good point, but you also mentioned that it’s a case of mistaken identity, which is also true! A human in a black wetsuit or rash guard looks like a seal when seen from below silhouetted against the sun. It’s that fusiform shape, and sharks don’t have great eyesight to begin with. So they see “black colour + shape” and go “oh sweet, dinner”. But Jaws is expecting delicious blubber and gets rubber, and foam and balsa wood and screaming thrashing whoa-not-a-seal, and most tend to Nope out of the situation after that. Which doesn’t make the human feel any better about this unfortunate case of mistaken identity, of course, but it isn’t like the fish went out of its way to be mean. But I wonder because I don’t know and now I’m curious (because it’s Australia and you guys have bull sharks so for all I know they do eat people on purpose) - in the cases of sharks attacking surfers: is it a whoopsie bite and the person makes it to the beach and passes away there, or is the shark actually attacking with intent to hunt?

[@nathaemma8935]

I’m going to cry…thank you for your video and your respect for these beautiful sharks.

[@Ag-kt3je]

Why are you crying bro

[@Dustin86]

Sharkfin soup is delicious.

[@hra5703]

Great job buddy. Keep going man.

[@maddcvnt4178]

I really hope one day that one of the research specialists you speak to would like to join you in creating a documentary with your footage and their knowledge on behaviours and habitat! That would be so incredible, especially if you add interviews with beach goers who are filmed having close calls themselves and learning the sharks behaviour towards them. I know you didn't mean to do any of this but your growing passion and talent is contagious and I'm so glad I found you! Keep it up! :)

[@thomasflores7817]

They’d never collaborate with him because most of what he said are bullshit conclusions that he drew.

[@heeheh0000]

@@thomasflores7817 yep, true. His claims are not supported by facts. The fact that a shark has a hook on its mouth doesn't mean that a person was trying to 'catch a white shark'. I think this dude thinks that white sharks are only big shark in the planet 🤦

[@thomasflores7817]

@@heeheh0000 exactly. We’re fishing for mackerel, not white sharks lol it’s called bycatch. The amount of times I went fishing for one thing and accidentally caught something else.

[@derwutgamer3570]

Im so glad i stumbled across this absolute Gem of a channel! I really love every video that you release. Its the pictures, the relaxing music, your way of observing and telling but most of all your view on this creatures and the ocean as an ecosystem. You may not see yourself as a scientist but you certainly bring everything into your video that a scientist needs: Curiousity, respect for the subject, passion on the topic and altruism. Your way of putting all that in a video in such an harmonic way, makes you more of a scientist than you may think. Thanks again showing us your way of looking at the creatures!

[@malvarocavaquer6065]

Thank you so so much for sharing this. Your videos are 👌

[@LouBerg-dw3mx]

your work is amazing !

[@wickedtreefarm6914]

Is there "marine rescue" groups you can contact about the hooks/fishing lines/nets to have them removed? Your opening shot was so beautiful.

[@huemann7637]

How would they do that?

[@wickedtreefarm6914]

@@huemann7637 I've seen people on boats go along side marine animals to remove items from them. With sharks I imagine it would be harder but maybe use the same techniques as they do to tag sharks. Jim Abernathy removes hooks from sharks by swimming with them.

[@maries6858]

I feel the urge to remove the hook and the net and it's so sad, that they are there in the first place. Greetings from Germany

[@AishawithanEye]

Yeah, me too. What can we do to help them and discourage those who are doing this to them? I am vegan so I already am doing something to reduce demand on the consumption that causes bycatch and litter from fishing. :(

[@maries6858]

@@AishawithanEye soo cool, I'm vegan too, often it just doesn't seem to be enough but it's already a great start 💙

[@karenzielke9898]

Greetings

[@ann6030]

Yes I agree. I have watched a video a few mos ago about a scientific group I believe or at least a very professional group of ppl that went out searching for these type problems so they could remove fish hooks , netting, & fishing line! There was a particular diver & I can’t remember his name at the moment, but he took a box crate of fish to the bottom at places that were 10 plus feet of water & he would remove hooks out of sharks ! He had a special given talent for helping & it really seem like the sharks appreciated his help as none ever tried to bite nor attack him! He was so courageous & wonderful for doing this for the sharks! The echo system requires all these animals to keep the ocean clean & not over populated. If not for sharks the oceans would be full of dead carcasses. Just like Vultures clean up the dead animals on highways & etc…. Greetings from North Carolina USA

[@AishawithanEye]

I found more information about how to help the sharks! Check out Ocean Ramsey's talks about sharks, especially this one (at 54:55): kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJi2eWyko6Z0baM

[@artbargestudio]

Beautifully done and the vids do not portray sharks as aggressive killers as most vids on KZbin do. Thank you.

[@Flame44]

Great footage! Thanks for educating!

[@hailonyourparade]

Found myself pulling my feet up from the edge of the mattress watching that last encounter with the kids 😬

[@clementinelea]

amazing footage - id never go this close no matter what

[@deprimat666]

Closest I got was getting crabs

[@sharkoftheskies3256]

I want to free dive with great whites

[@ccaa7674]

@@sharkoftheskies3256 There's a place in Hawaii called One Ocean Diving that lets you swim without a shark cage. There's also places in Quintana Roo that probably do it.

[@emppowersportsandmarine6270]

You often do not know the sharks are there

[@emppowersportsandmarine6270]

@Kev Campbell I use to surf and sail those waters.

[@squirrel_82]

Not to take away from the discipline and hard work it takes to get a degree as a marine biologist but I'd consider you one in dedication alone. At the very least you are an ally to Marine Biologist. My father went to school for Marine Biology and ended up working with sonar of all things! He used to tell me about a greater Hammerhead they named George that they would dive with off the coast of NC. As a kid, I was lucky to have the dad that I did. He educated me a lot on sharks. When others were in fear I was hypnotized by their majestic presence. I was able to observe a thresher shark when I was a kid swimming. I can still remember it crystal clear even though is was 30+ years ago. Thank you for what you do.

[@bcuzicancuellar5478]

Awesome footage. Subscribed…

[@onthewrongbus6326]

The kids at the end were more interested in showing off for the drone above then than listening to this guy on the shore

[@simunator]

let the shark take em id say. 2 less idiots for the gene pool by natural selection and 2 less Californians for the world to enjoy

[@harlemworld1174]

@@simunator damn bruh, I hate humans too, with a passion. But children deserve a chance. Anyone above 16 who is an idiot and toxic should go though.

[@simunator]

​@@harlemworld1174 I'm only playing devil's advocate here, but why the arbitrary line at 16 years old? There surely exists

[@ann6030]

I’m sorry I have to disagree even tho you might be right! The kids may not have seen the shark. Probably didn’t realize a shark was that close to them. After being warned by the man with the drone the kids were just doing what their moron parents would do by returning into the water bc they were the type that didn’t believe anything they were told! The headstrong rebellious type!!

[@Michael_McMaster]

@@simunator bruh they are kids what do you expect

[@bonehr4377]

Sharks 🦈 scare me to death but I don’t like seeing them hurt ! Co-exist

[@rodrigolemus7849]

You can't Co-exist with the Greatest U.S. President we ever had... U.S. President Barack Hussein Obama... Forward.!

[@onyxmoonasquad1]

@@rodrigolemus7849 Nah definitely not the greatest, but most certainly the coolest.

[@michaelcrawford1754]

@@onyxmoonasquad1 So you don't think Trump was the coolest?

[@munkee_man]

@@michaelcrawford1754 Obama is actually a funny guy.

[@michaelbroer6378]

@@rodrigolemus7849 Obama was the first president who never had a GDP over 3.0 in his eight years as president. Most of the job creation was part time work during his presidency. He outspent all presidents before him COMBINED, cheapening the dollar and burdening future generations . His major triumph ACA was based on fraud. He left the military in shambles. About the only thing good I can say is his efforts at banking reform.

[@bobzombie8072]

"When you're dead, you don't know you're dead, all the pain is felt by others. The same thing happens when you're stupid" - Ricky Gervais

[@lgran79]

💔 my heart breaks for what humans are doing to them. Thank u for what u do, its not only important for scientists, it makes me feel some comfort that there are people advocating and watching over nature.

[@strongestnattyever-videos2247]

⁠ *Oh stop 🤦🤣… There are over 60 billion square feet of ocean in the world… let’s not act like a shark has to follow kids around. The shark could easily go anywhere else in the ocean. It would be the sharks fault*

[@Ducci007]

Dude, such reckless kids. If I see a shark when I’m kayaking I might have a heart attack. I wonder if they saw the predator when they were on their boards.

[@ann6030]

I’m thinking they didn’t see the shark. I remember when I was that age & a few yrs older I was always looking in the water whenever I would lay out in the sun & just want to cool off in the water. I never would see a shark. One summer my friend & I went to the beach & waves were kinda rough. We were in very shallow water but bc of the rough waves the sand was stirred up w no visibility. All of a sudden my friend is getting out of the water & told me a log rubbed against his leg & that he caught a glimpse of it being dark. I was just a cpl or 3ft from the shore as he was similar distance & there was no log as it would have washed up on the beach or bobbed in this shallow water! It was most definitely a shark & it had gotten caught up in the wave but went back out! Both of us sat down close to the waters edge in shock of what could have happened so quickly & unexpectedly! We didn’t want to believe what had just happened so obviously the first thing that came to mind was a log! My friend has very seldom gotten back in the water besides walking on the beach at the waters edge & neither have I. Yes, a very scary experience for both of us.

[@perry5392]

They didn't care. They were told a shark was in the water and not to go back in. They went back in anyway

[@michaelb4538]

Another surfer but by a great white today. Play stupid games.... snowflakes indeed.

[@StamfordBridge]

@@perry5392 They were given “the international sign of a shark.” Do you know what that is? Would adolescent boys? They may have had no idea there was a shark nearby. And you often can’t see what’s under the surface from an angle above. Still, the man explained to them afterward and they still went back out, so that does undermine my point to some degree.

[@SenneVorsselmans]

I’m glad you share all this footage with researchers. This quality of footage must be a goldmine to them.

[@raoulduke3770]

I would hope that researchers had already thought of studying them this way

[@oooxxx967]

Your work is AWESOME Mensch 🙌💪✌👌 we owe ya ❤

[@elsaafox]

Thank you so much for everything you do. It’s such a shame for the sharks.

[@nikothesavage5895]

Sharks are and have been my favorite animal since I was a little girl. Please never stop making this amazing footage TMA ❤️

[@lizandvk]

Nice work! Thanks for these amazing images and your obvious love of wildlife and wild spaces!

[@desiolle2874]

1/ Great footage as usual 2/ How deep was that water where the kids were? Estimates?

[@annamatinyan21]

Thank you for your videos! I got interested to learn more about sharks after the recent attack stories in the region where I was on vacations and I really want to try to understand more about these magnificent creatures and the reasons they sometimes may break their silent rule not to attack humans. As I guess just being scared about it is not a solution.

[@rinphod4442]

Your footage and it’s subjects are so beautiful, thanks for sharing

[@Rebellen007]

I've been following your channel for a while and to my surprise the biggest news agency in Norway had a video about sharks and your videos on their site today. Usually they only post videos about sharks when something crazy happens, but this time it was actually educational. Very cool!

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Really?! I'd love to see it. And thanks for the support!!

[@MrD5gmoney]

I enjoy watching your drone videos about great white sharks. I’m not sure if someone suggested to add modified tiny megaphone speaker to your drone to be able to warn people and or tell them to leave sharks alone and be able to get close enough they’ll hear it👍❤️

[@sandilobianco6734]

Thank you for caring about these sea creatures. That was upsetting to hear about the hooks in the sharks mouths + the boaters zooming near them.

[@toniwright40918]

I see the little girl pretending to shoot at your drone. I love your content. It’s peaceful to me and educates me on things I didn’t know. Since you are able to see these Sharks with hooks in their mouth and fishing line wrapped around them, I’s there anyone that would be willing to work with you in locating these sharks to help them?

[@mrknarf4438]

Fantastic footage and wonderful content, insightful and informative. Perhaps you're not a marine biologist, but you're doing a great job out there, helping both biologists, sharks and the general public. I also like your attitude towards independent research and verifying claims and sources. Thank you!

[@Dantetheinferno]

is there a way to attach a speaker to the drone to communicate to people what's going on and actions to take to stay clam in these situations? Love your videos btw!

[@dahan419]

Awesome videos. Thanks for encouraging shark preservation and awareness for these beautiful animals

[@snoopy1390]

So great to see all of your videos that are bringing awareness and smart advice to beach goers 👍🏼

[@cicciozaozao]

Your work is a huge help to understand these beatiful animals and to live together in the same place.

[@MelEveritt]

You are doing a great job mate.

[@Viridisdaemonis]

Great work! This helps to enlighten people of all ages regarding these majestic and truly fascinating apex animals. And make them respect and appreciate the magical wildlife around us.

[@acspirit6842]

Nature maintains it's innocence. It's man who's corrupt.

[@ccaa7674]

Humans are animals. Other animals do awful things too. Dolphins rape, ducks, rape, chimps commit war. The cuckoo bird knocks off other birds baby's to lay its eggs in its nest to have that bird raise it's children.

[@toonybrain]

Someone who never watched the brutality on Animal Kingdom…

[@acspirit6842]

The ignorance of overlooking the innocence of nature, if only to overlook the lack of their own innocence. Opinions and judgements don't mean much coming from primates who aren't civilized or intelligent enough to get along in this world they don't own. Maybe someday, another lifeform will be digging you up like you do the dinosaurs.

[@ccaa7674]

@@acspirit6842 Well preserved fossils are rare but maybe I'll be lucky enough for that to happen.

[@EyesSewnShut]

Lmao you've seen too many Disney movies.

[@lemac3200]

Following your channel now for several weeks and I can't help but ask one question - not out of curiosity but out of real concern: If you would happen to capture a dangerous encounter or even a real attack on video, would you make the footage public? Would you provide the footage to researchers and/or officials? Or would you not choose to go public with it? I love your work! Keep going anyways!

[@patpeluso8303]

Gosh I had NOT thought about it,yet now that Uve brought 2my attn &Iknow IwasNT askD4my opinion-tho seems like U R putN ON the SPOT.HOPEFULLY the situaton will not occur any time soonTY4 such wonderful insight into the beach/ocean communty.My oldest sister,nieces&nephew frequent the area Ufilm in

[@beckerqueiroz]

I was wondering the exact same thing! Hope he answers you.

[@lemac3200]

@@beckerqueiroz I guess he won't. That would be a commitment. I think he leaves this decision for the time when he has to make it. Maybe there already have been such situations? Would we ever know?

[@beckerqueiroz]

@@lemac3200 I guess you are right. I do remember him saying that so far he hadn't witnessed any kind of attack, though.

[@TheRst2001]

I think he would have a moral obligation to show to officials such as police , but no need to public

[@KATGrose]

Thank you for that fascinating, incredible information

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SharkWhisper00]

I enjoy watching your videos before bed... You have a very calm smooth soft voice. Puts me at rest lbVS

[@apexmoto9610]

Drone technology has truly expanded our view of the world in ways we never imagined.

[@abab-ml1ym]

Captian obvious over here....without ur comment we would never know that...durrrrr.

[@maxfreitas9333]

Humans being are the most imprudent animal in the world!!

[@momoniji6439]

Tf?

[@kingleopold6790]

You got that white

[@xeperandremanifestthinktan1023]

*the hell with humanity*

[@Firefly-trike]

Humans are NOT animals, no matter how much you try and ignore your conscience.

[@yostatikx]

@@Firefly-trike we are animals but we turned out to be the dominant species of gods creations of life

[@RadicalRealities]

Thank you! Surf life savers should have a shark spotting drone with audible alarm. My heart stopped at the end there. Crazy the danger they are in with no idea at all. Thanks

[@barbossaa5527]

Gee wiz fella the quality of your footage

[@cadenmixer]

Always leaving me wanting more lol this is what people need to see. You're doing important work 💪

[@sprigganxiii9339]

Please keep doing what you do, your footage is amazing and surely very important to the study of sharks.

[@XKUNXEntertainment]

@theMalibuArtist - What drone are you filming on

[@c0br4mckewl]

Love your content. My heart was racing from being scared watching this video at the end. Amazing photography. Great work trying to remove the stigma surrounding sharks. Hope you don't come across any accidents.

[@petergleave7807]

Having viewed many of the wonderful videos posted by The Malibu Artist on his amazing channel during the past couple of months, I would agree with you were your comments specifically related to Great White Sharks - which are clearly not the ravening man-eating monsters portrayed by the Jaws films; any more than Tigers are habitual predators of humans. As I'm sure you appreciate, however, there are cases - albeit undoubtedly rare in the scale of the numbers of occasions when, as in the case of this video, White Sharks find themselves in close proximity to humans - the sharks have actually eaten - not just taken a (potentially fatal) tentative bite out of - people. I can think of three cases of this occurring off the coast of Moreton Bay, South Australia, in 1986 / 7 (I was paying particular attention to Australia, back then, because I had just returned to to the UK after 2 1/2 years spent travelling 'Downunder'). There have also been several occasions on which White Sharks have taken bites out of Surf-skis and paddle boards of holidaymakers at beaches near Perth, WA (fortunately without damage being caused to the people involved); and also one case I can recall of a repeated - and fatal - attack on a man which occurred in very shallow water at a popular beach resort - possibly the same one which featured in the other incidents - which was witnessed by numerous holiday-makers, some of whom made heroic - if unsuccessful - attempts to save him. I think the moral to this particular story is that White Sharks need to be treated with the respect due to any wild animal which is - like a tiger, or a lion - a 'Top Predator', potentially well capable of including man in its 'prey list'. It does seem, however, that - like the two 'Big Cats' - Great Whites are not in the same league as estuarine crocodiles and polar bears which are known predators of Man. As for sharks which are known to pose a serious threat to humans, Tigers and Bull sharks are particularly dangerous, and the Oceanic White Tip shark is a particularly aggressive species which is known to have been responsible for mass attacks on humans who have been ship-wrecked (The W.W.2 U.S.N. Indianapolis incident, and the case of the wreck of H.M.S. Birkenhead off Natal in the nineteenth century). Best wishes!

[@kimberlyborges2420]

People need to know about our oceans the whole planet actually. There are so many resources available to anyone to educate themselves. I pray that the thoughtless people that are endangering our sharks will be caught. Thanks again for your video footage and sharing with the public. It's a lot of work, I know. Many blessing to you. Thank you, Kim

[@emilysossoman8728]

This video put into perspective for me how many sharks are constantly around you while you are on shore

[@americanitalianisrael4008]

Great video. Good voice over.

[@andyman3309]

Great white sharks are my second favorite animal after dogs. I've been learning about them since I was very young. The work you're doing here is incredible.

[@MikeHunt-no2kt]

Yup, I was thinking about getting my kids a Golden Retriever for Christmas, but ended up going with the Great White Shark.

[@brendar8092]

Agreed! They are such beautiful creatures 😍

[@caratjie]

A very different take, but I've been in the water on multiple occasions with dolphins in close proximity with swimmers/surfers trying to get closer to the animal by paddling towards them. My stance has always been to be thankful for the experience, instead of getting in their personal space. Being that this was a great white, which has an awful reputation given films such as Jaws and media outlets naming and shaming them for doing what a shark does in it's habitat, I am really disappointed in the paddleboarders for having chased it to the shallows - it's irresponsible and selfish. I hope they were told off for their reckless behaviour, and if not, that they see this video and realise how wrong they were in doing this. It's such a privilege to share this space with all animals of the ocean, let's not take advantage of it!

[@walterpayton2120]

I agree I hate ppl harassing any animal. But I do not think there is a risk of the shark attacking in that case, they are not fighters they are opportunistic predators, They always swim away if you try to approach them concerned for their own safety If a shark charges against you and you punch him it will go away, if you try to do that to a lion or tiger they will be so much happy to destroy you

[@Readysetgo2007]

​@@walterpayton2120I think you're right. Videos of people redirecting sharks prove your point. So you don't even have to punch, just push away the nose with your hand.

[@mahmoudibnemir8704]

@@walterpayton2120 It's illegal to touch or strike an animal in the wild.

[@AlexADalton]

​@@mahmoudibnemir8704I'll try to remember that if I'm being eaten. I don't want to go to jail after I die.

[@mahmoudibnemir8704]

@@AlexADalton You should just let the shark eat you. Remember, you're the intruder in their backyard and not vice versa. Leave your privilege at the shoreline, please.

[@MeagainIA2011]

landlubber here & proud Iowa Sod-Buster's daughter. Love the ocean. I get the biggest sense of how small humans are when I stand beside the ocean. I love your videos. I love to watch the shark documentaries. But that is where my boundaries end. I have no desire to go swim with them. If I saw my kids acting like that, I'd be giving them a good talkin' to. I'd be so afraid they'd get hurt. The wild is wild for a purpose. No different than watching city slickers walking out into a pasture of cows with calves, or sows with pigs! Even horses can be dangerous when a stranger invades 'their' domain. I agree with your videos, I'm happy for you that a hobby of sorts became so important like yours does. I like to soft music and gentle tone.

[@katiadelrieu5621]

Thank you for your educational work.

[@TheEverMirthfulAurulia]

It’s so sad that people see these creature as monsters, these sharks are beautiful and stunning, they deserve respect and to be left alone in the natural habitat. I don’t understand why people want to agitate a young shark, not only putting the shark at risk but the people around them. Please leave these incredible creatures alone to live their life. Also, just want to say that you are doing wonderful work bringing awareness to people on these animals and you capture beautiful footage!

[@emhchannel2842]

"I don’t understand why people want to agitate a young shark" -- Maybe you should start a movement: Shark Lives Matter. Take your cause to open water and march side by side with the great whites. I'm sure they'll embrace you and nothing bad at all will happen to you.

[@abab-ml1ym]

Stunning like runway models...

[@michaeldose2041]

Yeah they're beautiful as they rip your leg off. Not to mince words but impressive, yeah beautiful um not so much.

[@Speakingthetruth999]

@@michaeldose2041 stay the fuck out of their territory and their water and you won't have your legs ripped off...

[@michaeldose2041]

@@Speakingthetruth999 Whatever you say Karen.

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Yes. I know the hook I mentioned and the photo I displayed are misidentified. It's just a simple editing mistake. I will own up to that. That doesn't take away from what you are seeing in the video. Also, please remember, this is a tagged shark with a known location in SHALLOW water. I can confidently say this is targeted shark fishing. What species of fish would a fisherman be trying to catch with a hook like that in the shallow sandy waters that this fish has been documented in (remember, it's tagged, so location data collected)? Also, I've had two locals witness a boat pull a white shark onto it's deck and take photos with a white shark. While that is a second hand account, I find it more likely these sharks are being targeted, given the less than ideal behavior I've shown in the video.

[@NineTammy]

If it’s tagged, will they be able to locate it to remove the hook from its mouth? I can’t believe people could be so cruel as to leave something like that in an animal’s mouth knowing how much pain and discomfort it could cause.

[@zeb1288R]

Wonder if the hook in it's mouth is the one used to catch and tag it? Stop the bull shit!

[@jessicaward3245]

@@zeb1288R you sound so ignorant.

[@Electricalphil]

@phil He mentioned that he was yelling at the kids and they were ignoring him. Even after he spoke to them they went right back into the ocean in the same area. You need to watch, and listen.

[@esn]

Hi there. Derek with EBU News in Geneva, Switzerland. Hope you are safe. I am currently working on a story and would really like to include your video. Is this your video? If so, may we have permission to use your video as per news-exchange.ebu.ch/clearance, please?

[@Ms.BlueJay]

I can’t believe how beautiful the footage of that shark in the very beginning

[@leegorman8322]

All the hard work you do, and it all get's thrown out of the window! 😮‍💨

[@afsIII1966]

I so appreciate the production of these videos. Any media company getting their hands on this would add dramatic/scary background music and a script that made you wanna wet your pants. Well done Malibu Artist! Don't let your new found fame change you! Say no to Shark Week :-)