Award-winning photographer Jordan Robins captured drone footage of a roughly four-meter-long great white shark swimming through a massive school of Australian salmon off a Jervis Bay beach. According to Robins, the encounter occurred early one morning in late June while he was filming schools of fish that had gathered close to the shore over several days.
Inside the Jervis Bay Drone Footage of a Great White Shark
The unusual marine interaction was recorded after Robins sent a drone into the air to film thousands of Australian salmon packing the shallow coastal waters. After tracking the tightly packed fish for a few minutes, the school suddenly parted, revealing a large great white shark swimming directly underneath them, according to Robins’ account.
The predator measured approximately four meters to the tip of its tail. Operating with shaking hands from the adrenaline rush, Robins worked to keep the drone steady enough to capture smooth overhead footage of the animal navigating the dense bait ball.
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The predator spent roughly one minute swimming directly among the fish before turning away and heading into the deeper water of the bay, according to the photographer. Robins described the event as a rare, right-place-at-the-right-time occurrence that ranks among the most incredible wildlife encounters of his career.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How large was the shark captured in the Jervis Bay drone footage?
According to photographer Jordan Robins, the great white shark measured close to 4 meters long to the tip of its tail.
How long did the shark stay near the school of salmon?
The predator swam among the Australian salmon for approximately one minute before heading out into deeper water in the bay, as reported by Robins.
Where can followers view Jordan Robins’ photography work?
Followers can view his wildlife imagery by connecting with Jordan Robins on Instagram and Facebook.
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