When Sharks Attack

20131 series
Available on NatGeoWild HD
NatGeoWild HD

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.

California Crisis: Episode Image
Episode 1California Crisis

Shark attacks are rare along the northern California coast - until seven attacks in 2020 and 2021 leave investigators racing to find a cause. 12+. (S9, ep 1)

New York Nightmare: Episode Image
Episode 2New York Nightmare

An unprecedented surge of six shark attacks in just three weeks rocks the popular beaches of New York on Independence Day. 12+. (S9, ep 2)

Treasure Coast Terror: Episode Image
Episode 3Treasure Coast Terror

In 2021, a spate of seven shark attacks rocks Florida's Treasure Coast, and beachgoers want to know why. U. (S9, ep 3)

Ambush Down Under: Episode Image
Episode 4Ambush Down Under

An unexpected and mysterious shark species bites beachgoers in Australia. 12+. (S9, ep 4)

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