I’ve gotten to know this great white shark pretty well over the past few months. It’s shown up in several of the places I’ve surveyed — same markings, same scars, same calm, curious personality. In this video, I’ll share three moments that really stood out to me: this shark interacting with a piece of floating kelp, gliding over a kelp bed near the surf, and finally, swimming right next to a 15’9” kayak — giving us an incredible sense of just how big it really is. It’s not every day you get to follow an individual white shark across nearly eighty miles of coastline, noticing its unique traits and behaviors along the way. As you watch, take your best guess — how big do you think this shark is? I’ll show you the size comparison near the end, and I think you’ll be surprised. Thanks for watching, and as always, thank you to my Patreon and YouTube members who make these real-life encounters possible. If you enjoy genuine marine wildlife content — not AI, not CGI — please like, comment, and subscribe to support real creators out in the field. MERCH store is now LIVE. Check out my latest designs. https://themalibuartist-shop.fourthwall.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your support is greatly appreciated on this channel. Please visit my Patreon page to support more videos like this. Thank you! https://www.patreon.com/TheMalibuArtist Or join my YouTube Crew or Explorer Membership. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHAPTERS 00:00:56- Big Great White vs Kelp 00:03:05- Incredible Kayak Encounter with Great White -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: I'm NOT a marine biologist. As with all YouTube 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.

Why do some great white sharks look so different from the others? In this video, I share some of the most unusual sharks I’ve ever filmed — from missing pectoral fins to one shark unlike anything I’ve seen before, missing half of its tail. You’ll see: 🦈 Beautiful footage of pristine great white sharks in crystal-clear water 🦈 Multiple sharks with injuries to their pectoral fins — some scarred, others mysteriously flawless 🦈 A rare encounter with a shark missing the upper lobe of its caudal fin These sharks raise big questions: Are the injuries from battles with other sharks, interactions with predators, boat strikes, or something else entirely? And how do these sharks adapt to survive with such major injuries? I’ll also be asking YOU to help me name one of these unique sharks that I’ll be searching for again in the future. Drop your suggestions in the comments! 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more wild shark encounters, marine life documentaries, and behind-the-scenes stories from the ocean. 📍 Filmed in Southern California. 🎥 All footage captured in the wild — no AI, just the real ocean. #greatwhiteshark #sharks #themalibuartist MERCH store is now LIVE. Check out my latest designs. https://themalibuartist-shop.fourthwall.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your support is greatly appreciated on this channel. Please visit my Patreon page to support more videos like this. Thank you! https://www.patreon.com/TheMalibuArtist -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: I'm NOT a marine biologist. As with all YouTube 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.

New footage of great white sharks approaching fishermen — including a massive shark chasing a small boat nearly its own size, and another circling a 54-foot sportfishing vessel as anglers reeled in their catch. Why do white sharks approach fishermen? The answer may seem obvious, but their behavior is worth a closer look. In this video, we’ll break down these rare encounters and explore what they reveal about how sharks interact with fishing boats. You’ll also see something you don’t expect — a young great white shark being harassed by yellowtail. From gill flaring to evasive maneuvers, this sequence shows that even the ocean’s top predators can find themselves on the defensive. Every clip in this video was filmed in the wild, using drones and cameras in the field — never AI. If you enjoy learning about sharks and marine life, please support the channel by liking, subscribing, and sharing your thoughts in the comments. --------- Annual "BEST' OF" video is out now. https://youtu.be/MykFdjv26fU?si=tFGtW7OyJOAvJgNT MERCH store is now LIVE. Check out my latest designs. https://themalibuartist-shop.fourthwall.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your support is greatly appreciated on this channel. Please visit my Patreon page to support more videos like this. Thank you! https://www.patreon.com/TheMalibuArtist Or join my YouTube Crew or Explorer Membership -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: I'm NOT a marine biologist. As with all YouTube 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.

What happens when dolphins and sea lions encounter great white sharks? In this video, I share rare drone footage capturing surprising interactions between these ocean predators and their unlikely challengers. From dolphins teaming up to outmaneuver sharks, to sea lions boldly chasing them out of the kelp forest, these encounters reveal just how much strategy, agility, and boldness matter in the ocean. You’ll also see why size isn’t always the deciding factor — and why even the largest sharks sometimes yield to smaller, faster rivals. Plus, I’ll show you how some of the biggest white sharks venture shockingly close to shore during the peak summer months. MERCH store is now LIVE. Check out my latest designs. https://themalibuartist-shop.fourthwall.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your support is greatly appreciated on this channel. Please visit my Patreon page to support more videos like this. Thank you! https://www.patreon.com/TheMalibuArtist Or join my YouTube Crew or Explorer Membership. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: I'm NOT a marine biologist. As with all YouTube 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.

Great White Sharks LIVE Stream from my Drone. Depending on conditions, LIVE streams will vary. I will try to go LIVE once I've found a shark to make this feed more active and enjoyable. Most footage will be sharks just swimming, but occasionally, we should see something special. Your support is greatly appreciated on this channel. Please visit my Patreon page to support more videos like this. Or join my YouTube Crew or Explorer Membership.

Great White Sharks LIVE Stream from my Drone. Depending on conditions, LIVE streams will vary. I will try to go LIVE once I've found a shark to make this feed more active and enjoyable. Most footage will be sharks just swimming, but occasionally, we should see something special. Your support is greatly appreciated on this channel. Please visit my Patreon page to support more videos like this. Or join my YouTube Crew or Explorer Membership.