Malapascua: Island of the Thresher Shark

This third episode of “Life, Uncharted” is a trip to Malapascua Island in the Philippines to photograph the mesmerizing Pelagic Thresher Shark (Alopias pelagicus). Malapascua is the only spot in the world where this shark can be encountered daily, which is why it is flocked by divers from around the world.

“Island of the Shark” examines the delicate and symbiotic relationship between a shark and an island community. This season-ender takes me back to where I first photographed a shark, reigniting a fascination that continues to burn brightly within.
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“Life, Uncharted” is an adventure documentary series that follows filmmaker, photographer, and National Geographic explorer Noel Guevara as he explores and captures the beauty of our natural world. Conservation, sustainability, and animal welfare are covered throughout the series, in line with Noel’s advocacies. Malapascua: Island of the Thresher Shark // Life, Uncharted Ch. 03 [Documentary]

Chapters:

00:00 Hook
00:31 Life, Uncharted
01:18 Recap
01:54 Backstory
02:27 Getting to Malapascua
04:01 Twin Tank Nitrox Training
05:08 Day 1 “Chasing Tail”
10:56 Day 2 “Shark Spa”
14:25 Day 3 “Into the Breach”
18:51 Day 4 “Close Encounters”
21:53 National Treasure
22:55 Credits

Special Thanks
Evolution Diving & Beach Resort Malapascua
BlueNomads.Org Hydrography Philippines
University of Sheffield

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