700 Sharks
"The largest pack of grey sharks known to date..."
Originally released in 2018. 700 Sharks is a documentary film. directed by Luc Marescot.
Starring Laurent Ballesta, Yannis Papastamatiou, and Charlie Huveneers
Synopsis
Gombessa Expedition 4 Laurent Ballesta went to observe a gathering of thousands of groupers during the full moon of June 2014 (Le mystère mérou) in the southern pass of the Polynesian atoll of Fakarava, where he discovered a pack of over seven hundred grey sharks. How can this unprecedented density be explained? Could it be that social behaviors govern this wild horde? During three years of preparation, he and the other divers on his international scientific team tamed their fear by abandoning the defensive reflexes that provoke shark aggression, with the aim of slipping into the heart of the raging pack to study and film it from the inside. Sharks fitted with microchips, receiving antennas, hydrophones, an ark of 32 synchronized cameras...: a whole technological arsenal is mobilized for the project. As the groupers approach for their annual spawning, what battle plan will the sharks deploy?
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 9, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (20 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Laurent Ballesta
as Self - Directeur de l'expédition, plongeur, biologiste et narrateur
Yannis Papastamatiou
as Self - Docteur en biologie marine, plongeur (USA)
Charlie Huveneers
as Self - Professeur écoloque des requins et raie (Autralie)
Frédéric Bertucci
as Self - Acousticien, université de Liège (Belgique)
Éric Parmentier
as Self - Dr. en acoustique et morphologie, université de Liège (Belgique)
Damien Sony
as Self - Ichtologiste, Profish Technology (Belgique)
Johann Mourier
as Self - Comportementaliste des requins, CNRS (France)
Orphal Colleye
as Self - Acousticien et morphologiste, université de Liège (Belgique)
Miri Tatarata
as Self - Directrice de l'environnement, DIREN, Polynésie (France)
Yann Hubert
as Self - Chef opérateur sous-marin (Gombessa)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- ARTE
- Le Cinquième Rêve
- Andromède Océanologie
- LGB
- CNRS Images
- Filmin Tahiti
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 700 Sharks about?
Gombessa Expedition 4 Laurent Ballesta went to observe a gathering of thousands of groupers during the full moon of June 2014 (Le mystère mérou) in the southern pass of the Polynesian atoll of F...
Who directed 700 Sharks?
700 Sharks was directed by Luc Marescot.
How long is 700 Sharks?
700 Sharks has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was 700 Sharks released?
700 Sharks was released on June 9, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 700 Sharks?
The main cast of 700 Sharks includes Laurent Ballesta, Yannis Papastamatiou, Charlie Huveneers, Frédéric Bertucci, Éric Parmentier.