Behind the Scenes: Dawn of the Monster Mako
After a 14-foot Giant Mako is spotted in the waters of the Azores, underwater cinematographer Joe Romiero and his wife, marine biologist Lauren, search the teeming depths around the ancient islands to capture the beast on film.
SHARK WEEK starts July 24 on Discovery, but you can stream Dawn of the Monster Mako now on discovery+.
Photo By: Tyler Schiffman
Photo By: Tyler Schiffman
Photo By: Tyler Schiffman
Photo By: Tyler Schiffman
Photo By: Tyler Schiffman
Photo By: Tyler Schiffman
Battle worn Blue Shark showing its teeth.
Mt. Pico
Blue shark's reflection against the ocean's surface.
Dive tanks on boat.
Joe Romeiro sitting on deck of boat holding underwater camera rig.
Blue sharks beneth divers.
Cinematographer swimming alongside three sperm whales.
Drone shot of sperm whale beneath ocean surface.
Divers surrounded by Blue Sharks.
Small fish swim along with Blue Shark.
Lauren Romeiro sitting on the bow of a boat.
Blue Shark face to face with cinematographer's camera.
Blue shark in blue water.