When Sharks Attack

2013•3 series

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Throughout America's coastline shark attacks are on the rise. Many occur in quick succession at new and surprising locations. As vacationers, scientists and locals are all desperate to uncover what is causing the upsurge, National Geographic Channel investigates the attacks to see what is affecting some of nature's most feared fish. The deep-sea saga employs underwater photography, news archives and testimony to deep dive into mysterious and deadly recent shark attacks.

Episode 3Fear on Fire Island

Fear In Fire Island: New Smyrna Beach in Florida has the most recorded shark attacks in the world. What is it that attracts sharks to this coastline? (S6, ep 9) 12+

Episode 4Bedlam in Brazil

Since the '90s, there have been more than 60, often fatal, shark attacks within the Recife area of Brazil. The question is, why? (S6, ep 7) 12+

Episode 5The Shark Bite State

Part of Florida's coastline has been titled 'the shark attack capital of the world', with 200 attacks recorded since 1800. Why is this? (S6, ep 2) 12+

Episode 6Trouble in SoCal

Southern California is the site of twelve shocking shark attacks in just two years. Experts race to find the cause behind this frightening spike. (S6, ep 6) 12+

Episode 7Nightmare on the Cape

In 2017 and 2018, three Cape Cod beachgoers are attacked by sharks, and one of them is killed. Why did these awful events take place? (S6, ep 10) 12+

Episode 8Australia's Deadliest Coast

In 2010 the number of shark attacks in Western Australia exploded. Join the experts as they try to identify the cause of this change. (S6, ep 8) 12+

Episode 9Double Shark Attack

La Réunion has been nicknamed 'shark island' after 23 shark attacks took place on its shores. Investigators are racing to figure out why. (S6, ep 4) 12+

Episode 10Jersey Gore

The first ever spate of shark attacks on the Jersey Shore leaves four beachgoers dead, and a nation terrified. So, why did they happen? (S6, ep 5) 12+

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