Sat, Jul 10, 2021
Jacksonville, Florida's amazing beaches are the best-kept secret in the South. But this peaceful paradise was rocked in 2015 and 2016 when twelve shark attacks defied the odds and left locals searching for answers. From surfers to swimmers, experts re-visit the circumstances of these attacks and search for answers.
Thu, Jul 18, 2019
The tiny French island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean was once known as a tropical paradise with world-class waves and exceptional diving opportunities. But in 2011, a sudden spike in shark attacks plunges the population into panic. Twenty-three horrifying attacks, including nine fatalities, make Reunion one of the world's deadliest islands.
Wed, Jun 1, 2016
Despite its fame as the filming location for the infamous movie "Jaws," Cape Cod has long been a peaceful tourist destination with no shark attacks in nearly 80 years. In 2012, all that changed. With shark experts Dr. Greg Skomal and Dr. Dan Huber, discover the fascinating and unique circumstances that created a predator nightmare, including four attacks and 600 sightings within four years.
Mon, Jun 22, 2015
With over 49 species of shark swimming up and down the Gulf of Mexico it's not uncommon for locals and tourists to spot one swimming nearby. Normally they stay away from humans, but since 2005 everything has changed. The number of attacks along the Gulf Coast more than quadrupled. With this unprecedented number of incidents people are left wondering what has caused more sharks to attack, has something changed in the once calm waters of the Gulf and if so, what is it?
Thu, Jul 18, 2019
With some of the most remote populations in the world, Western Australia has grown to live in harmony with its wild natural environment. Everyone knows the infamous Great White shark prowls the WA coastline, but after centuries of living in harmony, 2010 something knocked the balance and the number of attacks sky-rocketed.
Fri, Jul 19, 2019
On the Jersey Shore, during the summer of 1916, America's fear of sharks was born. Until this point, sharks had been thought to be harmless fish in the ocean. But during twelve days of terror, the Jersey Shore is painted red with blood, as five people are attacked by sharks. Four of these victims, succumb to their injuries. But what can this historic case teach us about protecting beachgoers, today?
Thu, Aug 8, 2013
Florida's picturesque mid-Atlantic coast has long been a popular destination for surfers and swimmers, but three recent shark attacks in a 24-hour period are spreading fear across the beaches. Join Nat Geo WILD as we investigate the shocking attacks to find out what turned these peaceful shores into a feeding ground for unwanted visitors -- and if it will happen again.