“Two ordinary guys on a mission to get as close to the most feared sharks as they possibly can and film them as never seen before”

Imagine coming face to face with a hungry, man-eating shark, armed with no more than a camera. One false move could cost you your life.

Unthinkable? Not for Mark Priest and Rob Torelli – two men on a mission to get closer to one of the most feared predators than anyone has dared before.

This documentary features Rob and Mark as they travel around Australia and South Africa on a quest to film sharks like never before. They encounter some of the oceans’ most feared and notorious sharks such as the Great White, Tiger, Oceanic White Tip and Great Hammerhead shark species.

The climax of this stunning film is an amazing and rare natural phenomenon featuring an enormous bait ball of anchovies. In this swirling mass, Mark and Rob free dive with hundreds of feeding sharks, game fish, manta rays and whales.

Prepare to be amazed as the intrepid pair hold their nerve in the face of mortal danger to capture some of the most remarkable footage in the history of wildlife film-making.

This DVD is accompanied by a beautifully illustrated 24-page hardback reference book. Watch the close-up wildlife film and at the same time read the book to learn about habitats, diet, life cycle and more. The book is packed with intriguing facts, illustrations, photography and a 'Test your knowledge' quiz.

Narrated by Michael Richard
Filmed by Rob Torelli and Mark Priest
Produced by Peter Lamberti for Aquavision (2003)
As seen on the National Geographic Channel.