Raised on Kaua‘i's shores, Mike Coots forged a deep bond with the ocean early on. At the age of 18, a harrowing shark attack forever altered the course of his life, claiming his right leg. Turning fate into purpose, he became a passionate shark conservation advocate. With his camera, Coots captures the grace of sharks, sharing their story through compelling prints and a book that reveals their essential role in the ocean's ecosystem.

Agency Brother Films
Client Olukai
Director Nolan Gross
Creative Director Matt Lindauer
EP Dan Windsor
Producer Austin Gardner
DP Nash Howe
1st AC Cole Backer
Cam Op Alex Walsh
Sound Thor Seraphin
Editor Nolan Gross
Color Ryan Urzi