When Sharks Attack... and Why

2023-07-06 Documentary TV-14

From America's coastlines to exotic beaches around the world, shark attacks are becoming more unpredictable. Many of these attacks occur suddenly, in large numbers and in unexpected locations — puzzling locals and scientists alike. Experts investigate these mysterious incidents to discover what is affecting some of nature’s most feared fish.

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First Aired

2023-07-06
Last Aired

2023-07-12
Creator
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

8
Status

Returning Series
Language

English
Network

National Geographic

Keywords:

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Season 1

1. New York Nightmare

An unprecedented surge of six shark attacks in just three weeks rocks the popular beaches of New York ...More

An unprecedented surge of six shark attacks in just three weeks rocks the popular beaches of New York on one of their busiest days of the year, the Fourth of July.Less

44mins 2023-07-06

2. California Crisis

Shark attacks are rare along the northern California coast until seven attacks in 2020 and 2021 leave ...More

Shark attacks are rare along the northern California coast until seven attacks in 2020 and 2021 leave investigators racing to find a cause.Less

44mins 2023-07-06

3. Treasure Coast Terror

In 2021, a spate of seven shark attacks rocks Florida's Treasure Coast, and beachgoers want to know wh...More

In 2021, a spate of seven shark attacks rocks Florida's Treasure Coast, and beachgoers want to know why.Less

44mins 2023-07-07

4. Bitten in Bali

Beginning in 2010, a single beach in Bali was the site of seven shark attacks - the first ever recorde...More

Beginning in 2010, a single beach in Bali was the site of seven shark attacks - the first ever recorded along the islands coast. Why here and why now?Less

44mins 2023-07-07

5. Hawaii's Sharktober

Every year, the number of shark attacks in Hawaii doubles in one specific month. Scientists try to sol...More

Every year, the number of shark attacks in Hawaii doubles in one specific month. Scientists try to solve the mysterious phenomenon of Sharktober.Less

44mins 2023-07-10

6. Ambush Down Under

A new predator has entered the shark attack scene in New South Wales, Australia. And it biteswith a fr...More

A new predator has entered the shark attack scene in New South Wales, Australia. And it biteswith a frequency that is second only to the great white.Less