0010_Thresher Shark feeding on sardine

"broadcast-verified, never-before-documented"

Royalty-Free Underwater Stock Footage of a Pelagic Thresher Shark (Alopias pelagicus) hunting a large shoal of sardines at Pescador Island, Cebu, Philippines.

Licensing for Production Companies and Studios This feeding-behavior clip comes with full broadcast and commercial licensing included, ready for documentary or commercial use. For productions that need this alongside our other thresher shark hunting footage, contact us directly and we'll arrange a bundled licensing package.

Captured in the wild, this cinematic underwater video shows the shark performing a never-before-filmed overhead tail slap, a hunting strategy described by marine scientists but never documented in the wild until now, followed by the shark feeding on the stunned sardines.

This extraordinary footage provides groundbreaking visual evidence of this pelagic predator in action and has been broadcast by major, world-recognized stations, confirming that thresher sharks really hunt with their tails as observed in scientific studies.

Perfect for nature documentaries, marine-life films, educational content, broadcast productions, and commercial projects, this high-quality underwater stock footage delivers detailed visuals, smooth motion, and authentic open-ocean lighting.

The clip is ideal for content focused on apex predator behavior, pelagic sharks, hunting strategies, marine ecology, conservation, and ocean science education.

This royalty-free underwater video clip includes a commercial use license and is suitable for all major platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, websites, presentations, and broadcast media.

Technical Details:

• Resolution: 1920 × 1080 (HD)
• Format: MOV / H.264
• Duration: 00:13 seconds
• Category: Underwater Stock Footage / Thresher Shark / Pelagic Shark / Hunting Behavior / Sardine Shoal / Feeding / Pescador Island / Marine Wildlife

Enhance your project with professional Thresher Shark hunting footage at Pescador Island, Cebu, Philippines, showcasing a behavior never filmed in the wild, including feeding on stunned sardines—ideal for documentary storytelling, marine science education, conservation messaging, broadcast features, and cinematic ocean visuals.