In a revelatory new insight into the lives of wild dolphins, biologist Janet Mann follows six remarkable months in the life of the ‘Beachies’ clan: a family of 6 dolphins led by mother to be, ‘Puck’. Using the latest miniature camera to eavesdrop on the ‘Beachies’ underwater lives, the story follows the life and times of Puck and her newborn calf, ‘Samu’ who live in the shark-infested waters of Western Australia’s, Shark Bay. With over 50% of newborns taken by sharks, Puck faces the ultimate challenge of motherhood as she battles to keep Samu safe and teach him the skills to survive.

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Publicity

It has featured on The One Show, BBC Newsround, BBC News, BBC South Today and Radio 4 Woman's Hour – Listen Again Here

"an amazing hour of stunning photography and entertaining education. The Dolphins of Shark Bay has been one of the best marine wildlife films I’ve seen for quite some time." - Kevin Heath, Wildlife News

"The film is looking and sounding superb. It really is a very beautiful film... You've done a great job and [I] hope you are proud of it" Steve Greenwood, Series Producer, BBC

"I love the film!" Janet Mann, Scientific Consultant

“5 stars” - UK TV Guide

"...it features a perfect cast of ferocious predators and vulnerable prey" - The Sunday Times

“Extraordinary scenes of the early days of a newborn dolphin's life have been caught on camera for the first time” - Daily Mail

"This captivating film follows baby bottlenose dolphin Samu" - The Daily Telegraph

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Links

Shark Bay Dolphin Research Project / Shark Bay Travel

Awards

Missoula IWFF - Finalist Award

Credits

Producer/Director: Nick Stringer
Executive Producer: Sarah Cunliffe 
Year: 2010
Duration: 59 minutes 
Editor: Mike Crozier / Richard Wikinson 

Music: Al Lethbridge
Narration: Rupert Penry-Jones