Swimming with Sharks: Behind the (Underwater) Lens - American Press

Swimming with Sharks: Behind the (underwater) lens - American Press

Patience is a crucial virtue for a cinematographer — in particular for underwater cameraman Dan Beecham. Beecham was part of a team of divers and cinematographers who followed National Geographic explorer Bertie Gregory on a cage-free mission to film the great white sharks off the coast of South Africa. The film, “Sharks Up Close With Bertie Gregory” premieres at 9 p.m. today on National Geographic and will stream starting July 6 on Disney+ and …

What To Watch On July 6, 2025: So Many Sharks On Disney+

We’re deep in summer and you know what that means: Everyone’s talking about sharks. Whether it’s the people on the beach who fear being nibbled by the most fearsome sea predator or your dad talking about how great the original Jaws was, sharks are clearly on the mind. And that’s never been more true than today when Disney+ releases five different shark-related shows and specials. So if you’re in the mood for something with a lot of teeth, we’ve …

TV Review: "Super Shark Highway" is a Visually Impressive Yet Dull Look at Sharks Off the Coast of Australia

One of the many new programs for National Geographic’s Sharkfest this year is Super Shark Highway. Now, I’ll have to admit up-front that I’m not one who has partaken in any Sharkfest offerings before, so this year’s offerings are new territory for me. Sharks are ancient creatures – in fact,...

Into the Blue: Dan Beecham on Filming Sharks, Risk, and the Changing Ocean - Scientific Inquirer

Underwater cinematographer Dan Beecham has spent more than two decades documenting marine life across all seven continents and five oceans, capturing everything from microscopic sea creatures to massive whales. With a career that includes contributions to Blue Planet II, Planet Earth III, and numerous National Geographic and Disney+ productions, Beecham brings a deep understanding of both the ocean’s beauty and its fragility. In Sharks Up Close …