In a remote ocean wilderness off the Northern California coast, a man dives alone with large great white sharks. In cold and unforgiving waters he enters a calm and transcendent space where he reflects on his life and his unforgettable encounters with these mysterious underwater creatures.

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Critics say:

"Riveting." - San Francisco Chronicle.​

"An incredible meditation on invincibility, beauty and quiet." - Hot Docs.​

WINNER - Verite Award, The San Francisco International Festival of Short Films. 

WINNER - Golden Gate Award, International Ocean Film Festival. 

OFFICIAL SELECTION - Santa Barbara International Film Festival. 

OFFICIAL SELECTION - Crested Butte Film Festival. 

OFFICIAL SELECTION - Save the Waves Film Festival. 

OFFICIAL SELECTION - Adventure Film Festival.

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Near Miss Film copyright 2018 by Josh Berry and Ron Elliott. All rights reserved.

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