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I've seen this multiple times in South Africa and Guadalupe (this is footage I shot in Guadalupe)..A seal swimming around the boat and cages, almost leisurely, while multiple white sharks are around. Sometimes they follow the sharks, perhaps playing, perhaps staying away from the front end of the shark...but I've never seen one pursued, much less killed. Is it that hard to catch a seal if it's not an ambush? I used to think "yes", until I saw the video on the right. |
Craziest footage of a predation next to a boat I've ever seen (not counting full breaches on lured decoys in False Bay). I've seen seals swimming next to the shark cages on multiple occasion without seeming to be concerned about the sharks. This one was wrong. |
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Craziest footage of a predation next to a boat I've ever seen (not counting full breaches on lured decoys in False Bay).
I've seen seals swimming next to the shark cages on multiple occasion without seeming to be concerned about the sharks. This one was wrong.
The Price of Existence
Currently in pre-production. Support the film and learn more here.
Purpose
A two minute film exploring the very precise role the white shark plays on this planet. Will man allow this animal to do its job?
White Shark Behavior: Part 1
From South Africa to Northern California, this film introduces the viewer to some of the more surprising aspects of the white shark's behavior. Shy, calm, curious, and intelligent replace the image created by JAWS.
Swimming in Shark Alley
Documenting my first season with white sharks, ending with me swimming in Shark Alley, the white shark capitol of the world.
Fear
Putting earth's most feared and earth's most dangerous side by side makes one wonder which is the more frightening.
White Shark Projects Promo
A promotional film for White Shark Projects, showcasing their volunteer program in Gansbaii, South Africa.
White Dream
A dream of man and white shark together is realized through footage of Andre Hartman.
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Elasmo 3
Whales sharks star in this installment of the Elasmo series, an ambient pairing of music and ocean visuals.
Elasmo 1 and 2
Giant Mantas star in this installment of the Elasmo series, an ambient pairing of music and ocean visuals.
White Dream(short)
A brief, revised version of my 2006 film.
Connection
James Moskito enters shark infested waters to save the life of an entangled whale.
The Farallon Islands
"The Farallon Islands" WSV shot and edited this video for the Gulf of the Farallones Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center in 2006. The Farallones are a mysterious place that time seems to have forgotten.
Films (not by me) that I like
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My Films
The Price of Existence
Currently in pre-production. Support the film and learn more here.
Purpose
A two minute film exploring the very precise role the white shark plays on this planet. Will man allow this animal to do its job?
White Shark Behavior: Part 1
From South Africa to Northern California, this film introduces the viewer to some of the more surprising aspects of the white shark's behavior. Shy, calm, curious, and intelligent replace the image created by JAWS.
Swimming in Shark Alley
Documenting my first season with white sharks, ending with me swimming in Shark Alley, the white shark capitol of the world.
Connection
James Moskito enters shark infested waters to save the life of an entangled whale.
White Dream
A dream of man and white shark together is realized through footage of Andre Hartman.
The Farallon Islands
"The Farallon Islands" WSV shot and edited this video for the Gulf of the Farallones Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center in 2006. The Farallones are a mysterious place that time seems to have forgotten.
Fear
Putting earth's most feared and earth's most dangerous side by side makes one wonder which is the more frightening.
White Shark Projects Promo
A promotional film for White Shark Projects, showcasing their volunteer program in Gansbaii, South Africa.
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The Price of Existence
Currently in pre-production. Support the film and learn more here.
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A "cleaned-up" and hollowed out version of the original WSV logo |
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The first shirt with Jaws on the front. Features the full set of Jaws rather than just teeth. The back says, "Sharks don't kill people, people do", making a statement about sharks and mankind without the bolder and harsher humor of the "I kill people" shirts. |
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Making a statement...not necessarily the perspective people are accustomed to. |
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Earth's most dangerous animal rears it's ugly head again, this time in the form of proactively hunting earth's most feared animal. The killing of an endangered species (supported by Australia's government) is one of the most idiotic wildlife tragedies to occur in recent history. Learn why this action not only doesn't help, but is harmful, then add your name and voice.
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A take on the "modern" logo with a "shattered" look. The back features a set of full Jaws and the statement "Sharks don't kill people, I kill people." |
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The shirt from my first gallery show, "The Price of Existence." Features an abstract image of a great white bursting through the surface while the back features a filled in version of the "modern" WSV logo. |
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For WSV fans with a darker, drier sense of humor |
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Sometimes the original is the best. The "toothy" integration of the letters 'W', 'S', and 'V'...this continues to be the most popular design. |
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"The Farallon Islands" WSV shot and edited this video for the Gulf of the Farallones Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center in 2006. The Faralonnes are a mysterious place that time seems to have forgotten. These islands are home once a year to a wide range of migrating animal species not to mention a favorite feeding ground for some of the largest great whites in the world. (footage shot and edited by White Shark Video)
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WSV traveled to Ano Nuevo National Park to observe northern elephant seals mating and giving birth along the California Coast. The pups of this massive creatures have been known to gain 300 lbs a week before heading out to the ocean. An adult elephant seal can weigh 5,000 lbs and have been known to kill rival males during mating season. This is the favorite prey of the great white shark. By comparison humans are an easy catch...but not one worth pursuing. |
"White Dream" is an artistic short film abstract and ambient in nature which plays upon the irrational fears and obsessions humans hold with great white sharks. This film also pays tribute to Andre Hartman, the man who pioneered open water interaction with great whites without the protection of a cage.
This film was a graduate school project and features borrowed footage as well as original footage.
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"Swimming in Shark Alley" This short film documents a season in Gansbaai, South Africa discovering the true nature of great whites. Shark videographer, Lalo Saidy, takes WSV's Skyler Thomas to Shark Alley to swim unprotected in a high traffic hunting ground of white sharks. Is it possible to survive such a foolish adventure?
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Shark Art is back
If you have seen white shark photographs on display in San Francisco this year and are interested in purchasing the images on display or prints of these images, please inquire by using our contact page.
For the months of October and November, a handful of white shark photographs will continue to be displayed at 901 Columbus Cafe in North Beach. Make sure to enjoy $2 drafts during happy hour and this local favorite spot. 901 Columbus Ave. @ Lombard. North Beach, San Francisco. |
What's your opinion?
I'll try to leave my opinion out of this topic, but regardless of my personal feelings it raised an interesting question for me. What type of research results would, in your opinion, justify the invasive methods that National Geographic's 'Shark Men' use with white sharks? Meaning, what type of information would you expect to gain in exchange for the implied risks? Share on the blog.
More information here.
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/iteam&id=8136819
More information here.
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/iteam&id=8136819
