Shark Bites

20171 series
Available on
CBBC

Steve Backshall investigates shark species around the world.

Mako Shark: Episode Image
Episode 1Mako Shark

Steve Backshall meets a superspeedy shark. The mako shark can reach speeds of 50kph.

Great White Shark: Episode Image
Episode 2Great White Shark

Steve Backshall meets the most ferocious shark of all: the great white shark.

Whale Shark: Episode Image
Episode 3Whale Shark

Steve Backshall meets the most colossal shark in our seas, the whale shark.

Ragged Tooth Shark: Episode Image
Episode 4Ragged Tooth Shark

Steve Backshall meets the most sinister shark in our seas, the ragged tooth shark.

Tiger Shark: Episode Image
Episode 5Tiger Shark

Steve Backshall meets the most ravenous shark in the sea - the tiger shark.

Hammerhead Shark: Episode Image
Episode 6Hammerhead Shark

Steve Backshall meets the hammerhead shark, a shark with some serious supersenses.

Nurse Shark: Episode Image
Episode 7Nurse Shark

Steve Backshall reveals the supersucker of all sharks, the nurse shark.

Lemon Shark: Episode Image
Episode 8Lemon Shark

Steve Backshall meets the snappiest shark in the seas, the lemon shark.

Blacktip Shark: Episode Image
Episode 9Blacktip Shark

Steve Backshall meets a shark that is a master of teamwork - the blacktip shark.

Basking Shark: Episode Image
Episode 10Basking Shark

Steve Backshall looks at the UK's very own gentle giant, the basking shark.

Silky Shark: Episode Image
Episode 11Silky Shark

Steve Backshall encounters a seriously smooth shark - the silky shark.

Sixgill Shark: Episode Image
Episode 12Sixgill Shark

Steve Backshall heads to Canada to learn about the sixgill shark.

Thresher Shark: Episode Image
Episode 13Thresher Shark

Steve Backshall encounters the most striking shark of all - the thresher shark.

Oceanic Whitetip Shark: Episode Image
Episode 14Oceanic Whitetip Shark

Steve Backshall meets the ultimate adventurer of the abyss - the oceanic whitetip shark.

Epaulette Shark: Episode Image
Episode 15Epaulette Shark

Steve Backshall looks at a shark with sensational superpowers - the epaulette shark.

Bull Shark: Episode Image
Episode 16Bull Shark

Steve Backshall meets the MOST MENACING shark, the bull shark.

Manta Ray: Episode Image
Episode 17Manta Ray

Steve Backshall gets under the skin of the most graceful fish in our seas: the manta ray.

Blue Shark: Episode Image
Episode 18Blue Shark

Steve Backshall tracks down the ultimate aquatic athlete - the blue shark.

Caribbean Reef Shark: Episode Image
Episode 19Caribbean Reef Shark

Steve meets a shark that is the master of moves - the Caribbean reef shark.

Whitetip Reef Shark: Episode Image
Episode 20Whitetip Reef Shark

Episode 20. Steve meets a night-time ninja - the whitetip reef shark.

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