Category: Guadalupe

As Shark Week officially kicks off, we caught up with wildlife filmmaker, conservationist, and great white shark whisperer Andy Casagrande. A two-time Emmy Award winning cinematographer, he’s helped produce, shoot and host several Shark Weeks, so safe to say he knows his stuff. Oh, Andy will also be hosting a special Nautilus voyage to Guadalupe […]

We’ve spent almost 20 years observing the great white sharks of Guadalupe. Over time, we’ve seen the population flourish – we’re now up to 367 identified great white sharks, with a whopping 82% sighted more than one year and 36% sighted for more than five years. That’s a lot of sharks. And with so many […]

Captain Mike has been navigating the waters of Guadalupe for almost 20 years, so safe to say he knows his stuff when it comes to the ocean’s top predator, the great white shark. And for unforgettable encounters, here’s his two cents on why you should dive with great white sharks in July… If I were […]

The age old question… are great white sharks man eaters? Should you be worried about the danger of getting in the water with our great white sharks at Guadalupe Island?  Well, great whites are bloody big apex predators with a very impressive mouth of full of rows of sharp teeth.  Heck yes, they are dangerous, […]

Thanks to Jaws, great white sharks are one of the most feared predators to patrol the ocean. In reality, these misunderstood marine animals are critical to the ocean’s health and are incredibly humbling to witness in the flesh. Located off the coast of Baja Mexico in the Pacific Ocean, Guadalupe is home to the best […]

UPDATE: The closure and special proclamation for Guadalupe marine biosphere national park has been lifted, and we are cautiously optimistic that we are going to have a 2021 season. First and foremost, this is good for the sharks as it keeps illegal fishing out of the park, while allowing the continuation of science and conservation […]