Whale sharks are enormous, gentle, and often misunderstood. This official trailer introduces marine biologist Alejandra Mendoza, who searches the waters off northern Peru for the data communities and decision-makers need to protect them.
The full documentary and feature story premiere August 31, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern.
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Continue with Alejandra’s story
Watch the full documentary and read Alejandra’s complete conservation story.