Whale with Steve Backshall

Whale with Steve Backshall

Whale with Steve Backshall

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Whale with Steve Backshall

"Mightier than the myth."

2023

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

8.0(1 votes)

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Overview

Adventurer and conservationist Steve Backshall has first-hand, free-diving encounters with mighty Sperm whales and intelligent, caring humpback whales; smart but deadly Orcas; and ingenious Bottlenose Dolphins across the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans. Using cutting-edge technology, from diver propulsion vehicles to tiny, high-quality drone cameras and split-rig cameras to film above and below the surface simultaneously, Backshall and the team capture never-before-seen behaviors and provide an immersive experience.

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