TheMalibuArtist
Welcome to The Malibu Artist — where the ocean comes to life from above, below, and everything in between.
I’m a professional photographer, diver, & marine conservation storyteller based in Southern California. Whether I’m flying a drone, diving beneath the surface, or filming from the shoreline, my mission is simple: to capture the raw, untold stories of the ocean — especially sharks — and share them with the world.
FAA Certified & Insured Drone pilot filming sharks for NatGeo, BBC, NetFlix, Shark Week, and various media around the world.
From great white sharks cruising under paddleboarders to whales, dolphins, and rare marine wildlife encounters, my films reveal a side of the ocean that most people never get to see. Through a combination of cinematic visuals and science-based storytelling, my goal is to educate, inspire curiosity, and foster a deeper respect for the ocean and its wildlife.
TheMalibuArtist
In my latest video, a swimmer getting pretty close to a great white. Check it out. https://youtu.be/45F3bYIylrE?si=Dxyq9...
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Here's an article in Forbes magazine regarding my latest scientific research paper. If you've watched my channel long, you know what this article is about! www.forbes.com/sites/melissacristinamarquez/2025/1…
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In case you guys missed my Great Whites LIVE, here is the replay.
youtube.com/live/Mh8Hy4JiiyY?si=pCz_W1vSpBT2v0tO
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I had the pleasure of helping create this episode with Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom this year. This is the second episode I've appeared on with this historic show. You can watch the full episode on NBC for free, but here's a 5 minute preview. Give it a watch.
https://youtu.be/sJ_M8awvnuI?si=AllIT...
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If you haven't seen my latest video with my friend on the kayak and the large shark, here's a photo of the kayak atop his SUV. It gives you a good idea of size comparison. Since I got a few messages from folks saying the kayak was merely 9 feet long or so. This photo should settle it.
https://youtu.be/RhFUvVZLnUQ?si=o7F0u...
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Hello friends. I likely won't be releasing a new video this month as I am happy to share with you that I'm currently filming Air Jaws here for Discovery's Shark Week. I appreciate your support and patience. I hope to bring a scientific and cinematic angle to the countless shark breaches I see and film here in Southern California. Stay tuned for some epic footage!
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Hello folks. I'm a guest today on the World of Sharks podcast. Please give it a listen. I share some pretty cool stories you all may have actually seen right here on my channel! Please share. Thank you! open.spotify.com/episode/3TVQ2Pnk4qIUuy8r3gTYvw?si…
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Thanks for the feedback regarding reaction videos. I'm in agreement. It's just not my style. I'll continue to bring you fresh shark behavior content that is my own. I'm not a fan of the genre of reaction stuff either. Thanks for your input in shaping this channel. In case you missed it, here is my latest video. Thanks!
https://youtu.be/HIp62OONI0I
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Hey folks, I'm trying to keep things as original as possible here. This is one reason I do not do reaction videos or videos based on other people's content or videos critical of others. But I'm curious...are reaction videos really interesting to my audience? I personally don't watch them in my feed. But I know there's tons of it and people seem to consume that stuff. It just seems lazy to me as a photographer to do it. Curious what you guys think? How would me reacting to other people's content improve this channel? What do you folks want? Thanks in advance!
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One of my favorite videos I've made this year is also one not getting much distribution! Give it a watch. It's a behind the scenes look at what I do too! https://youtu.be/VJ7agX8185Y
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