Secrets of the Whales

Sigourney Weaver guides viewers on a journey to the heart of whale culture to experience the extraordinary communication skills and intricate social structures of five different whale species. With the help of new science and technology, viewers witness whales making lifelong friendships, teaching clan heritage and traditions to their young and grieving deeply for the loss of loved ones.

en
Documentary
Created By

Brian ArmstrongAndy Mitchell

First Aired on

Apr 22, 2021

1 seaons till Apr 22, 2021

Popularity: 9.2936
24 votes
Networks
Production

National Geographic (US)Red Rock Films (US)

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: Ocean Giants

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 4 episodes

Season 1

Aired

4 Episodes
  • Episode 1Orca Dynasty45 min

    Orcas across the globe use unique strategies to stay on top of the food chain. Patagonia's whales catch sea lions off the beach, New Zealand's orcas root out hidden stingrays, and Norway's sea giants master the tail slap. Witness five powerful orca matriarchs pass down their family hunting traditions to the next generation, preserving their way of life before the customs are lost forever.

  • Episode 2Humpback Song45 min

    In a classroom that spans the world's oceans, from Alaska's herring-rich coastline to Antarctica's feeding grounds, humpback calves learn their family's traditions. Cooperative hunting strategies, the longest migrations of any known mammal and communicating through complex songs to find a mate are all lessons absorbed by the younger generation.

  • Episode 3Beluga Kingdom45 min

    Beluga whales share their northern kingdom in Greenland with a mysterious cousin: the narwhal. Both species begin a thrilling adventure through a maze of sea ice to their ancestral summering grounds in the Canadian Arctic. Even though they follow ancient migration routes, trouble lurks around every corner. From freezing environments to fierce predators, only their shared knowledge and power of family can get them through safely.

  • Episode 4Ocean Giants45 min

    On an epic journey that spans the world's oceans in Dominica, the Azores and Sri Lanka, witness the complex culture of the gentle giants. Relying solely on the next generation's ability to learn their intricate ways, family culture and secrets, the sperm whales' future rests upon its youngest members.

Crew & Team

James Cameron

Executive Producer

Maria Wilhelm

Executive Producer

Brian Armstrong

Executive Producer

Shannon Malone-deBenedictis

Executive Producer

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