The Whale Hunters of Lamalera
Will Millard heads to the Indonesian village of Lamalera, which is notorious for its whale hunting. Does this practice have a place in today's world?
Writer Will Millard explores the extraordinary people of the Coral Triangle in the Western Pacific. Boasting the richest waters on the planet, the Coral Triangle is home to people who have adapted to ocean life like nowhere else.
In this episode, Will heads to the Indonesian village of Lamalera, the Coral Triangle's most notorious community, which has survived for centuries by hunting whales. Does such a practice have a place in the modern world?
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Unseen Footage: Will meets Robert, a young whaler
Duration: 02:05
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Whale Hunting in the Coral Triangle
Duration: 01:57
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Will Millard |
| Executive Producer | Lucy Carter |
| Executive Producer | Steven Robinson |
| Director | Jamie Balment |
| Series Producer | Jamie Balment |
| Production Company | Indus Films |
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