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 Simple Trip to Playa del Carmen That Became More
A routine visit to Playa del Carmen turned into lionfish hunting with friends and a quiet trip to Cenote Angelita. A simple story from a few unexpected days in my second home — proof that not every trip needs a plan.
Chasing Mako and Blue Sharks in Baja
A March visit to Baja took us back to Cabo San Lucas for three days of mako and blue shark diving — a slow start that turned into one of our most unforgettable pelagic encounters. From playful blues to multiple makos and a return to Cabo Pulmo’s bull sharks, this trip was pure Baja magic.
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.
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.
The Story Behind Camera and a Shark
During a sabbatical in the Mexican Riviera, a conversation on a dive boat sparked a new sense of purpose. What began as time away from the corporate world became the first step toward Camera and a Shark — a journey shaped by clarity, connection, and the ocean itself. This is the story of how a simple moment beneath the surface set everything in motion.
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.
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.