Self is a real person portrayed by James Cameron in the TV series Secrets of the Whales (based on a true story).
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Orca Dynasty (season 1), they were 66 years old.
They appear in all 4 aired episodes
Self is also portrayed by Robert Michaud, Andy Szabo, Brian Skerry, Asha De Vos, Shane Gero and Nan Hauser.
Episodes4
Orca Dynasty
episode S1.E1 april 2021Orcas 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.Humpback Song
episode S1.E2 april 2021In 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.Beluga Kingdom
episode S1.E3 april 2021Beluga whales share their northern kingdom in Greenland with a mysterious cousin: the narwhal, a real-life unicorn of the sea. 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.Ocean Giants
episode S1.E4 april 2021On 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.
- Orca Dynasty
- Humpback Song
- Beluga Kingdom
- Ocean Giants