Legends of the Deep: Deep Sea Sharks
“Documentary which follows a Japanese-led team of scientists as they attempt to shed light on the mysterious world of deep sea sharks, using midget submarines to film them.”
Synopsis
Groundbreaking documentary which follows a Japanese-led team of scientists as they attempt to shed light on the mysterious world of deep sea sharks. Only 50 specimens of the newly discovered 'megamouth' have ever been sighted. Over four years, scientists and film crews voyaged in midget submarines into the depths of Suruga Bay and Sagami Bay to film them. Prehistoric 'living fossil' sharks such as bluntnose sixgill sharks, goblin sharks and frilled sharks also lurk in the depths. As part of the investigation, a sperm whale carcass was placed at the bottom of the sea to attract these sharks, which were then studied and observed from the submersible vessels. Revealing in detail the previously unknown behaviour of deep sea sharks, the film unravels another of the intriguing mysteries of our planet's biodiversity.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tatsuhiro Beniko
- Original Title
- Legends of the Deep: Deep Sea Sharks
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Discovery, NHK Enterprises, NHK
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tatsuhiro Beniko
Mitsunori Morimoto
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Tatsuhiro Beniko
Director
Mitsunori Morimoto
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What is Legends of the Deep: Deep Sea Sharks about?
Groundbreaking documentary which follows a Japanese-led team of scientists as they attempt to shed light on the mysterious world of deep sea sharks. Only 50 specimens of the newly discovered 'megamouth' have ever been sighted. Over four years, scientists and film crews voyaged in midget submarines into the depths of Suruga Bay and Sagami Bay to film them. Prehistoric 'living fossil' sharks such as bluntnose sixgill sharks, goblin sharks and frilled sharks also lurk in the depths. As part of the investigation, a sperm whale carcass was placed at the bottom of the sea to attract these sharks, which were then studied and observed from the submersible vessels. Revealing in detail the previously unknown behaviour of deep sea sharks, the film unravels another of the intriguing mysteries of our planet's biodiversity.
Who directed Legends of the Deep: Deep Sea Sharks?
Legends of the Deep: Deep Sea Sharks was directed by Tatsuhiro Beniko.
Who stars in Legends of the Deep: Deep Sea Sharks?
The principal cast of Legends of the Deep: Deep Sea Sharks includes David Attenborough.
When was Legends of the Deep: Deep Sea Sharks released and how long is it?
Legends of the Deep: Deep Sea Sharks was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 52m.