A great white shark and a minke whale crossed paths just off the Southern California coast, leading to one of the most unusual wildlife encounters I’ve ever documented. Over the course of the encounter, the minke repeatedly approached several great white sharks. Some sharks moved away, others barely reacted, and one turned and began closely following the whale, increasing its tail beats as it closed the distance. A few years ago, I filmed a gray whale swimming alongside a great white shark after predicting where their paths might cross. This encounter was completely different. What makes this footage so interesting to me is that there was no single response from either species. At times the whale appeared to approach the sharks. At other moments, the sharks followed the whale. One shark that pursued the minke earlier in the encounter later turned away when the whale approached again. Exactly what motivated these interactions is impossible to determine from the footage alone. After years of filming great white sharks from above, this was behavior I had never witnessed before. All wildlife footage was filmed from a drone without intentionally influencing or altering the behavior of the animals. Thanks for watching and supporting my work documenting sharks and other marine wildlife. 📸 Follow My Journey: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/themalibuartist Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/TheMalibuArtist Website → https://www.themalibuartist.com 🎵 Music licensed through Soundstripe MERCH STORE: Check out my latest designs. https://www.youtube.com/@TheMalibuArtist/store ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all footage licensing inquiries please reach out directly to me via the contact form on my website. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌊 About The Malibu Artist I’m Carlos Gauna, wildlife cinematographer and storyteller. My goal is to explore how we see the ocean’s most misunderstood predators — and to show the wild, unfiltered moments that happen just beyond the surf. 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.

LIVE drone feed of Great White Sharks

Some of the most extraordinary moments I've witnessed in the ocean, brought together in one cinematic film. Over the years, I've spent thousands of hours observing and filming great white sharks and the marine life that surrounds them. Along the way, I've captured encounters, behaviors, and moments that I never could have anticipated. This film brings together some of my favorite footage, presented without narration. Just the imagery and music, allowing these incredible animals and their world to speak for themselves. Every moment was filmed in the wild. Nothing is AI-generated, staged, or recreated. My hope is that this film gives you a different perspective on great white sharks and a greater appreciation for the natural world we share with them. For the best experience, watch in 4K on the largest screen you can, with headphones or good speakers. If you enjoy my work, please consider liking the video, subscribing, and sharing it with someone who appreciates the ocean. Special thanks to my friend @Dronesey for the support in capturing some of the underwater footage seen here. Please go subscribe to his channel. Thank you for watching. 📸 Follow My Journey: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/themalibuartist Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/TheMalibuArtist Website → https://www.themalibuartist.com 🎵 Music licensed through Soundstripe MERCH STORE: Check out my latest designs. https://www.youtube.com/@TheMalibuArtist/store ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all footage licensing inquiries please reach out directly to me via the contact form on my website. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌊 About The Malibu Artist I’m Carlos Gauna, wildlife cinematographer and storyteller. My goal is to explore how we see the ocean’s most misunderstood predators — and to show the wild, unfiltered moments that happen just beyond the surf. 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.

Catherine Breed is attempting to swim more than 900 miles along the entire California coast. I joined her on Day 89 for an exclusive look behind the scenes as she completed a 10-mile open-water swim with her support team. We cover her routine, feeding strategy, the physical demands of the journey, and what it takes to keep moving day after day. Then, after the swim, we went searching for great white sharks and found exactly what we were hoping for. This is an inside look at one of the most ambitious open-water swimming journeys taking place on the California coast. Follow & SUPPORT her journey! PLEASE Visit https://www.swimcalifornia.com/ 🎵 Music licensed through Soundstripe MERCH STORE: Check out my latest designs. https://www.youtube.com/@TheMalibuArtist/store ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all footage licensing inquiries please reach out directly to me via the contact form on my website. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌊 About The Malibu Artist I’m Carlos Gauna, wildlife cinematographer and storyteller. My goal is to explore how we see the ocean’s most misunderstood predators — and to show the wild, unfiltered moments that happen just beyond the surf. 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.