Close Encounter: Surfer Touches Great White Shark & Doesn't Realize It

I took a drive south to warmer waters in Southern California and filmed a group of white sharks among surfers enjoying the surf. On a few occasions the sharks approached the surfers closely. The surfer’s don’t appear to know they aren’t alone in the water.

Shark Beach Safety Info:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmxnhvuUZ-A&t=0s

DISCLAIMER:
I’m NOT a marine biologist or naturalist. 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.

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MUSIC:
"Forgotten Road" by Moments
Moments is all things Cinematic by artist Adrian Walther

ORGANIZATIONS:

Reef Guardians
https://Reefguardians.org

Shark Allies:
https://www.sharkallies.com/

Marine Mammal Care
https://marinemammalcare.org