Trailer: Alejandra Mendoza Swims with Whale Sharks

Researchers preparing for whale shark fieldwork from a boat off northern Peru

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.

Researchers preparing for whale shark fieldwork from a boat off northern Peru
Alejandra Mendoza’s team works with coastal communities to study and protect whale sharks.

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.

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