The Island of Giants

About The Island of Giants

An inspiring story that shows how the presence of a marine species can affect the entire economy and the whole society of one of the smallest islands of the Azores, the Island of Santa Maria. It is the only place in Europe where a large number of whale sharks are sighted and in addition their migration is shrouded in mystery, no one knows where they come from, where they are going … and why they a…

The Island of Giants is a 2026 documentary film directed by Nuno Sá.

At 55 minutes long, it arrived in May 2026.

Shelv files it under nature documentary, animal documentary, and whale shark. American members can watch it on Curiosity Stream, CuriosityStream Amazon Channel, and CuriosityStream Apple TV channel.

March of the Penguins, Earth, and Bears make useful companions to The Island of Giants.