Ryan Johnson
Specialist in DOCUMENTING OUR WILD WORLD – FROM concept TO delivery
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Hey, I'm Ryan - shark scientist, filmmaker, and all-around wildlife wanderer. Born in Aotearoa (New Zealand) to travelling immigrant parents, I’ve taken a winding path from New Zealand's muddy rugby fields to freediving with great white sharks off the southern point of Africa. These days, you’ll find me chasing ocean giants with a camera in hand, guiding expeditions into wild places, or debating the science of sharks with colleagues and audiences - all with equal passion.
I’m a proud dad and husband, and my favorite days involve playing volleyball with my son or diving into shark infested waters to capture the lives of the ocean’s most mysterious creatures — especially the big, toothy kind. Whether I’m exploring a new reef or presenting my latest science to a museum group, it’s all driven by curiosity, conservation, and a deep fascination of our wild world.
What I do
Let's Create
From writing to hosting, fixing to supplying stock footage. Let’s create impactful wildlife and natural history documentary projects together
Let's Connect
Fellow wildlife and shark enthusiasts, let’s connect – Join me on one of my guided expeditions, wildlife and media training programs, or virtual meetups.
Let's Partner
Grow your brand and boost visibility while helping inspire, educate, and entertain audiences about the wonders of our natural world.
