Sea Hunt was one of the most popular shows in syndication in the
Sixties (episodes were filmed from 1957-1961). The haunting theme music
really reflects perfectly the murky despair of the show.
The show was produced by Ivan Tors (Daktari) and the underwater
footage was shot in various warm water places around the world; from
California to Australia, from the Caribbean to the Florida Keys. Mike
Nelson hunted down criminals from the undersea underworld and ran afoul
of sharks, manta rays, octopuses and giant sea turtles.The experienced
skin diver also went after salvage and did rescues. When danger or
excitement lurked below the surface, Mike Nelson was ready for action.