When Sharks Attack

2013•6 series

Available on Nat Geo 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.

Episode 1In Shallow Water

Experts investigate two mysterious spikes in shark attacks that left tourists in North Carolina and Virginia afraid to venture into even shallow water.. (S2, ep 2)

Episode 2Hawaiian Terror

Experts investigate the unprecedented 16 shark attacks that rocked Maui, Hawaii between 2011 and 2013. What caused the fatal upsurge? (S2, ep 1)

Episode 3Gulf Coast Killers

The Gulf of Mexico recorded its first-ever fatal shark attack in 2005, the first of many that year. What had changed in these once calm waters? 12+ (S2, ep 3)

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