Domino, a 30-year-old female whale shark is about to embark on an epic journey. Very little is known about these giants of the ocean, but one thing is clear – they are global travellers of the highest order, travelling thousands of miles and navigating some of the most treacherous waters on the planet.
To illustrate the voyage, shark researchers fit a satellite tag to a female whale shark, which allows the viewer an unprecedented access into her ocean odyssey. Domino sets sail from the Seychelles in November, heading south. Between every feast, she encounters a rollercoaster of challenges, some of them man-made, some of them predatory. Sometimes her surroundings are breathtakingly beautiful, other times harsh and hostile.
Over the course of 6 months, she crosses a variety of ocean habitats and meets a myriad of fellow open-water sea creatures, from turtles to sailfish and a variety of sharks. Her voyage is relentless and forward momentum is the only way to oxygenate her blood. If she stops, she dies.
Offering a healthy dose of captivating underwater natural history with a sprinkling of science, we follow in the wake of Domino’s journey towards her southern feeding grounds. We witness her resilience and determination as she navigates through treacherous waters and takes on various challenges, all the while showcasing the beauty and fragility of her underwater habitat. Through Domino's journey, we can reveal her complex feeding strategies and her interactions with some of the most elusive characters of the deep.