Over seven hundred grey sharks gather in the southern pass of the Polynesian atoll of Fakarava during their annual spawning event.
“The largest pack of grey sharks known to date...”
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Over seven hundred grey sharks gather in the southern pass of the Polynesian atoll of Fakarava during their annual spawning event.
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Laurent Ballesta stands at the southern pass of Fakarava, a Polynesian atoll, during the Gombessa Expedition 4 in 2014. He observes over seven hundred grey sharks gathering for their annual spawning. Over three years, Ballesta and his international team prepare for this event, confronting their fears of sharks. They use advanced technology, including microchips and synchronized cameras, to document the sharks' behavior and interactions. The film presents a detailed look at this unique marine ecosystem and the strategies of the sharks during this critical time.
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Why Watch
- See the largest pack of grey sharks ever recorded.
- Meet Laurent Ballesta and his scientific team.
- Find out how sharks behave during spawning.
Did You Know
- The Gombessa Expedition 4 took place in 2014.
- The documentary features over 700 grey sharks in one gathering.
- The team used 32 synchronized cameras to film the sharks.
- The expedition lasted over three years of preparation.
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What year did the Gombessa Expedition 4 take place?
The Gombessa Expedition 4 took place in 2014.
How many grey sharks were observed during the expedition?
Over seven hundred grey sharks were observed during the expedition.
What technology was used to study the sharks?
The team used advanced technology including microchips, hydrophones, and 32 synchronized cameras.
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