BIGGEST Great Whites of Southern California

Massive great white sharks are being seen closer to shore than most people realize—and not just juvenile sharks. In this video, I document multiple encounters with large, fully grown great white sharks cruising along the Southern California coastline, including some of the busiest beaches in Los Angeles. These sharks aren’t lingering… they’re passing through. For years, areas like Santa Monica Bay have been known as nursery grounds for juvenile white sharks. But after spending thousands of hours filming and tracking sharks from above, I’ve started to notice a different pattern—one that suggests these waters are not just nurseries, but also active travel routes for adult sharks. You’ll see: Massive great white sharks moving close to shore near surfers and swimmers Clear comparisons between juvenile and adult sharks Behavioral differences between smaller sharks that stay vs larger sharks that pass through Rare footage of very large sharks near kelp beds Evidence of size, girth, and proportions that distinguish mature sharks I also break down why we may be seeing more large sharks earlier in the year, including factors like water temperature, prey movement, and changing ocean conditions along the California coast. This isn’t about fear—it’s about understanding what’s really happening just off our beaches. 📸 Follow My Journey: Instagram →   / themalibuartist   Facebook →   / themalibuartist   Website → https://www.themalibuartist.com 🎵 Music licensed through Soundstripe MERCH STORE: Check out my latest designs.    / @themalibuartist   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your support is greatly appreciated on this channel. Please visit my Patreon page to support more videos like this. Or join my YouTube Crew or Explorer Membership. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all footage licensing inquiries please reach out directly to me via the contact form on my website. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌊 About The Malibu Artist I’m Carlos Gauna, wildlife cinematographer and storyteller. My goal is to explore how we see the ocean’s most misunderstood predators — and to show the wild, unfiltered moments that happen just beyond the surf. DISCLAIMER: I'm NOT a marine biologist. As with all YouTube content, I encourage independent verification of facts via official scientific and trustworthy sources. I will strive to post citations for any information I discuss here whenever possible. My goal is to use photography and drones to bring awareness to wildlife and the nature around us. I welcome collaborations with scientists to bring cinematic elements to the educational presentation. If my drone work can assist in the study of these animals, please reach out to me.