Galapagos: Realm of Giant Sharks

The scene is a remote island in the far reaches of the Galapagos Island chain. Beneath the imposing natural arch at Darwin Island, a mysterious parade of giant whale sharks passes… all pregnant females about to give birth. What has drawn them here? And where are they going? Galapagos: Realm of Giant Sharks follows a group of researchers who have traveled out to Darwin Island to begin following these dinosaurs of the sea wherever they travel across the globe. Propelled by action-packed, high-resolution photography, the program draws viewers into one of the most electrifying ocean realms on the planet. The waters surrounding Darwin island are literally packed with sharks, marine mammals, and huge schools of fish. Audiences learn that this whale shark project is part of a larger effort to understand the movement of sharks and other animals within a rich biological corridor that stretches from Costa Rica down to Peru. Tracking whale shark migrations promises to go far beyond, to uncover the habits and pathways of a truly global wanderer. But placing satellite tracking devices on giant sharks is not always easy. Steel spear tips bounce off. Dangerous currents intervene. And the sharks can deliver bone-crushing swipes with their tails. In an exciting blend of science and natural history filmmaking, Galapagos: Realm of Giant Sharks takes audiences into the world of one of the ocean’s largest and least understood creatures.