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200350 minGdocumentary

Shark Quest

200350 minGdocumentary

Two former spear fishermen free dive without cages or scuba gear in the shark-infested waters of South Africa.

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Two former spear fishermen free dive without cages or scuba gear in the shark-infested waters of South Africa.

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Mark Priestcast

Rob Torellicast

Michael Richardcast

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Mark Priest and Rob Torelli venture into the shark-infested waters off the coast of South Africa. As former spear fishermen, they take on the challenge of free diving without cages or scuba gear. Their expedition marks them as the first Australians to swim alongside these predators. Throughout the 50-minute documentary, various species of sharks are observed in their natural habitat, providing insight into their behavior and environment.

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