Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory

Bertie Gregory travels to South Africa to film great white sharks in their natural habitat. By diving into shallow waters without the protection of a cage, he attempts to capture footage of these predators and their hunting behavior. Through this process, he examines the various difficulties these animals face as the global environment changes.

Directed by Will West, this documentary was the first of two films he directed featuring Bertie Gregory, followed by Hammerhead Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory in 2026. Produced by National Geographic and Wildstar Films, the project was a joint effort between the United Kingdom and the United States. Bertie Gregory serves as both a producer and the host, appearing alongside skipper Patrick Mcdonald.

The TV movie has a runtime of 44 minutes. On TMDB, it holds a rating of 6.9/10 based on 17 votes.