The high-stakes nursery of Western Australia's shark-infested waters

Nature · Published 3 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Experience the perilous journey of a mother dolphin raising her calf in Shark Bay. This footage captures the hidden social dynamics and constant threats of life in a predator-heavy environment.

The film follows Puck, a mother dolphin, and her calf Samu over a six-month period. It captures the transition of Samu into deeper waters, a move intended to introduce the calf to other females but one that exposes the calf to increased danger.

Using miniature cameras to eavesdrop on their underwater lives, the footage reveals the daily challenges of the 'Beachies' family, including learning to hunt fish and surviving the constant threat of shark attacks in Western Australia's Shark Bay.

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