Camera Meets a Shark

A camera meeting a shark sounds like the start of a joke—or the beginning of a story. That’s exactly what this blog is about: tales of adventure, conservation, and discovery aimed at building an emotional connection between people and marine life.

Here, I share field stories, encounters, short reflections, and the incredible people and organizations shaping the ocean’s future. Whether it’s a shark encounter, a dive with rays, or a moment of insight from the field, every post offers a glimpse into the world beneath the surface—and the journey of those working to protect it.

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A Return to the Reefs of Belize
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A Return to the Reefs of Belize

A decade after our first visit, we returned to Belize to explore Lighthouse Reef and Turneffe Atoll — a place where eagle rays glide beside you, coral walls glow with life, and every dive reminds you why this coastline stays etched in your memory. A reflective week on some of the Caribbean’s most vibrant reefs.

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Lemon and Bull Shark Galore in Jupiter
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Lemon and Bull Shark Galore in Jupiter

After two weeks with the bull sharks in Playa del Carmen, we headed north to Jupiter, Florida — a place where lemon sharks gather each winter and the bull sharks hold their own on the deeper side of the ledge. What followed was a mix of calm encounters, unexpected intensity, and one of the most unforgettable shark dives we’ve had. Lemon and bull shark galore in Jupiter’s blue.

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A Season with the Bull Sharks of Playa del Carmen
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A Season with the Bull Sharks of Playa del Carmen

Just offshore from Playa del Carmen lies Shark Point, a place where female bull sharks return each season. In November we joined them again — a dive filled with close passes, familiar faces, and the calm power only bull sharks carry. Protected mangroves, community research, and years of conservation work shape this migration — a reminder of why these waters matter. A short visit, but one that deepened our connection to these incredible sharks.

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Three Short Days in Cabo Pulmo
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Three Short Days in Cabo Pulmo

Off a beaten path from Cabo San Lucas lies Cabo Pulmo, a marine sanctuary I’d long dreamed of visiting. In October we finally made it — three short days of dolphins, marlin, and endless reef life. This protected national park proves what conservation can restore. A quick trip, but one that left a lasting impression.

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