1952: Diving Seagull Underwater Catches Fish Flying Airborne

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Year1952
Decade1950s
LocationAcapulco, Mexico
Duration23s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Diving Seagull Underwater Catches Fish Flying Airborne — Clip Details

1952: A vintage 8mm home movie captures a dramatic moment in Acapulco, Mexico, as a seagull dives underwater to catch a fish. The bird plunges with precision into the ocean, emerging airborne with its meal, showcasing the raw beauty of coastal wildlife. This rare archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century tourism and nature, filmed in authentic retro style. Perfect for documentaries, historical content, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 23s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 66395216

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1650 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note: 1952
Reel-level location note: mexico
Date: 1952 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: Acapulco, Mexico Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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