First Great White Shark of 2025 — Huntington Beach Pier & Searching Malibu
This week, I visit the bustling shores of Huntington Beach—where I finally spot my first great white shark of 2025—and then head to the cliffs of Point Dume in Malibu, where I share a powerful whale-watching experience with my 3-year-old son. Featuring stunning drone footage, shark encounters near surfers, migrating gray whales, a massive bait ball of feeding dolphins, and even a rare mola mola sighting, this video is a celebration of marine life along the California coast.
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CHAPTERS
00:00:33- Searching for Great Whites in Huntington Beach, CA
00:04:06- Searching for sea life in Malibu, CA
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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.