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Season 1

  • S01E01 Shark vs. Predator

    • July 1, 2018
    • National Geographic Wild

    Sharks: rulers of the aquatic world and molded by evolution into fierce predators. What animals would be daring enough to take on these killing machines?

  • S01E02 The Whale That Ate Jaws

    • July 1, 2018
    • National Geographic Wild

    In investigating an incident where a great white shark was eaten by a killer whale, this documentary reveals a new side of the two large carnivores.

  • S01E03 Sharkatraz

    • July 1, 2018
    • National Geographic Wild

    Explore the lethal waters surrounding Alcatraz, and discover the truth behind the myth of Sharkatraz.

  • S01E04 Mega Hammerhead

    • July 1, 2018
    • National Geographic Wild

    Dr. Neil Hammerschlag and his team of researchers are setting off on a quest to learn more about this mysterious shark.

  • S01E05 Red Sea Jaws

    • July 1, 2018
    • National Geographic Wild

    The holiday resort of Sharm el-Sheikh hit the headlines when four swimmers were brutally attacked and one killed in a spate of unprecedented shark attacks.

  • S01E06 Shark Kill Zone

    • July 1, 2018
    • National Geographic Wild

    They may be the ocean's top predators, but sharks still face great challenges at mealtime.

  • S01E07 United Sharks of America

    • July 1, 2018
    • National Geographic Wild

    Some of the most beautiful beaches in the United States also feature the highest incidences of shark encounters.

  • S01E08 Shark Attack Experiment

    • July 1, 2018
    • National Geographic Wild

    From free diving in bikinis to releasing urine near great whites, one team of daring divers takes incredible risks to dispel myths about sharks.

  • S01E09 Shark vs. Tuna

    • July 16, 2018
    • National Geographic Wild

    Yellowfin tuna, mako sharks, and tiger sharks are all apex predators, but to these sharks, yellowfin tuna are the ultimate prize.

  • S01E10 The Whale That Ate Jaws: New Evidence

    • July 16, 2018
    • National Geographic Wild

    Now, we explore these new events and the fascinating science behind the killer whale's taste for shark meat, with some shocking revelations.

  • S01E11 Big Sharks Rule

    • July 17, 2018
    • National Geographic Wild

    In the waters of South Africa, giant sharks like great whites, tiger sharks, bull sharks, ragged tooth sharks, and whale sharks all reign supreme.

  • S01E12 700 Sharks

    • July 18, 2018
    • National Geographic Wild

    Follow an international team of scientists in Polynesia as they study a school of 700 sharks at night, when they are most aggressive.

  • S01E13 Shark Kill Zone: The Hunt

    • July 19, 2018
    • National Geographic Wild

    Sharks may be at the top of the ocean food chain, but catching a meal isn’t always straightforward or easy. Here's the top 10 shark hunting strategies!

Season 2

  • S02E01 Cannibal Sharks

    • July 14, 2019
    • National Geographic Wild

    Drawing on spectacular UGC from around the world, Cannibal Sharks pulls in two of the world’s leading shark experts, Dr Mark Meekan and Dr Mike Heithaus, to unpack and analyze the mounting evidence that shark-on-shark attacks happen a lot more than we ever realized. As our scientists explore what might make a shark turn on its own kind, well draw on stunning natural history footage, layered with graphic imagery to learn about body language, shark senses and more. Could the very traits that make sharks such instinctive and formidable predators, be responsible for a cannibalistic dark side? Cannibal Sharks also features breaking science as our experts undertake DNA and stomach content analysis of sharks at a suspected shark on shark hotspot off Florida’s coast. The findings could reveal how important shark meat is to the diet of Florida’s big apex sharks. Combining UGC and CGI with dramatic eyewitness testimonies, real scientific investigation and stunning natural history, (including footage of cannibalism inside the womb!), prepare for a rich and thrilling journey into the world of Cannibal Sharks!

  • S02E02 Great Shark Chow Down

    • July 15, 2019
    • National Geographic Wild

    A celebration of sharks from around the world witnessed through five extraordinary shark feeding events.

  • S02E03 Whale That Ate Jaws: Eyewitness Report

    • July 16, 2019
    • National Geographic Wild

    A look at killer whales that have developed a taste for shark meat. Leading shark authorities are interviewed.

  • S02E04 Man vs. Shark

    • July 17, 2019
    • National Geographic Wild

    Marine biologist Jeremiah Sullivan wears his specially designed armored suit so that he can go nose-to-nose and fin-to-fin to learn more about sharks and help preserve them.

  • S02E05 Forecast: Shark Attack

    • July 18, 2019
    • National Geographic Wild

    Can weather patterns help predict shark attacks? This special conducts an experiment to get the answer.

  • S02E06 Shark Movers: Deadly Cargo

    • July 19, 2019
    • National Geographic Wild

    Two shark scientists catch, crane-lift and relocate several Bull Sharks from the busy harbor of Noumea to a pristine coral reef away from people. Can they adapt and thrive?

  • S02E07 World’s Biggest Great White?

    • July 21, 2019
    • National Geographic Wild

    his huge special documents the re-emergence of Deep Blue, a great white shark thought to be the largest ever filmed. Deep Blue, who has has not been captured on camera in nearly five years, is estimated to be 20 feet long and almost two and a half tons.

Season 3

  • S03E01 World's Biggest Tiger Shark?

    • July 19, 2020
    • National Geographic Wild

    Marine biologist Kori Garza and Emmy Award-winning underwater cinematographer Andy Casagrande capture hunting tactics between two tiger sharks.

  • S03E02 Sharks vs. Dolphins: Blood Battle

    • July 20, 2020
    • National Geographic Wild

    Sharks and Dolphins have shared the ocean for millennia, but scientists have only just begun to understand the complex relationship between sharks and dolphins.

  • S03E03 Sharkcano

    • July 21, 2020
    • National Geographic Wild

    World-renowned shark scientist Dr. Michael Heithaus is on a mission to reveal the mysterious connection between sharks and volcanoes.

  • S03E04 Secrets of the Bull Shark

    • July 22, 2020
    • National Geographic Wild

    Secrets of the Bull Shark unravels the mystery of these dangerous giants: how they migrate and how they hunt.

  • S03E05 Most Wanted Sharks

    • July 23, 2020
    • National Geographic Wild

    In Most Wanted Sharks, marine biologist and shark-suit inventor Jeremiah Sullivan dives into the stories of the most sensational shark all-stars.

  • S03E06 50 Shades of Sharks

    • July 24, 2020
    • National Geographic Wild

    50 Shades of Sharks reveals facets of sharks that are rarely chronicled; they’re fragile, delicate, ingenious, collaborative and even clumsy at times.

  • S03E07 Raging Bull Shark

    • July 26, 2020
    • National Geographic Wild

    Bull sharks are going head to head with the more fearsome great white and tiger sharks to prove they’re the new champion of the chomp.

  • S03E08 World's Biggest Great White? Expedition Hawaii

    • July 26, 2020
    • National Geographic Wild

    Divers in Hawaii get the shock of their lives when what’s possibly the largest great white shark in the world appears from the deep.

  • S03E09 Sharks of the Bermuda Triangle

    • July 27, 2020
    • National Geographic Wild

    Marine biologist Dr. Austin Gallagher is on a mission to find the secret breeding grounds of tiger sharks in the Bermuda Triangle.

  • S03E10 Shark vs. Whale

    • July 28, 2020
    • National Geographic Wild

    A routine drone survey turns deadly when Ryan Johnson, a marine biologist, films a humpback whale being attacked and drowned by a great white shark.

  • S03E11 What the Shark?

    • July 29, 2020
    • National Geographic Wild

    What the Shark? takes a look at a side of sharks rarely seen and dives deep into the environments where adaptation is critical to survival.

  • S03E12 Mega Hammerhead: Ultimate Predator

    • July 30, 2020
    • National Geographic Wild

    Dr. Neil Hammerschlag and his team of researchers are on a quest to learn more about this mysterious shark and search for the most elusive of them all -- the massive Great Hammerhead.

  • S03E13 United Sharks of America: Shark Bite Capitals

    • July 31, 2020
    • National Geographic Wild

    United Sharks of America showcases breathtaking shark behavior, covering a wide variety of shark species that call the United States coastline home.

  • S03E14 Shark vs. Surfer

    • August 2, 2020
    • National Geographic Wild

    Shark vs. Surfer visits shark-infested surf spots around the world to relive some of the most harrowing shark and surfer stories.

Season 4

  • S04E01 Shark Beach With Chris Hemsworth

    • July 5, 2021
    • National Geographic Wild

    Chris Hemsworth seeks to understand the reason behind the increase in local shark attacks and the different species and behaviors of sharks.

  • S04E02 Rogue Shark?

    • July 5, 2021
    • National Geographic Wild

    In October 2018, the islands of the Whitsunday in Australia faced a series of mysterious shark attacks. All victims were attacked in the same small patch of ocean. Scientists are still hoping to solve this mystery. Was there one rogue shark on the loose that month?

  • S04E03 Orca vs. Great White

    • July 6, 2021
    • National Geographic Wild

    This new special looks at a strange event in 2017, when orcas started hunting and killing great white sharks off the coast of South Africa. Researchers in New Zealand believe this could happen again and are taking steps to stop this and understand what is going on. Have orcas really developed a taste for great white sharks? Or have humans done something to push these two predators into a face-off?

  • S04E04 Shark Gangs

    • July 7, 2021
    • National Geographic Wild

    Sharks were thought to be solitary predators for years, but scientists learned they really do gather in gangs. In this special, scientists look to provide audiences with an understanding of this behavior. Are they really enjoying a social life or working together to hunt?

  • S04E05 Croc That Ate Jaws

    • July 9, 2021
    • National Geographic Wild

    What happens when a crocodile and a shark meet? This special will show what happens when two deadly predators face off. A shark might learn the hard way to never smile at a crocodile

  • S04E06 World's Most Dangerous Shark?

    • July 9, 2021
    • National Geographic Wild

    While many think the great white shark is the most dangerous shark, the legendary Jacques Cousteau believed this title really belonged to the oceanic whitetip. In this special, two experts pull back the curtain on the whitetip to prove Cousteau right.

  • S04E07 Shark Attack Files

    • July 12, 2021
    • National Geographic Wild

    In Shark Attack Files, experts unpack the details of real shark attacks. The series features real footage of shark attacks and interviews with scientists and investigators who explain why a shark may have attacked in each case.

  • S04E08 Shark Attack Investigation: The Paige Winter Story

    • July 12, 2021
    • National Geographic Wild

    Paige Winter was attacked by a shark in 2019, when she was 17 years old. Her story went viral and captured national media attention. Two years later, experts revisit the case and cameras catch up with Winter today. She is now a shark advocate, seeking to educate the public and help people avoid attacks like hers.

  • S04E09 World's Biggest Bull Shark?

    • July 13, 2021
    • National Geographic Wild

    In 2012, Dr. Neil Hammerschlag caught a giant bull shark that weighed over 1,000 pounds and measured 10 feet long. The shark was let back into the ocean, but its origins remain mysterious. Some scientists thought the shark was just well-fed, but others believe she may be the matriarch of a special bull shark breed. This special seeks to solve that mystery.

  • S04E10 Killer Shark vs. Killer Whale

    • July 15, 2021
    • National Geographic Wild

    This focuses on the strange behavior of orcas when they attack great white sharks. The predatory behavior has been seen in California, South Africa, and Australia. Scientists are puzzled by these attacks, but the most surprising aspect is how some great white sharks know how to flee the scene before orcas move in.

  • S04E11 Playing With Sharks

    • July 23, 2021
    • National Geographic Wild

    Playing With Sharks is a Disney+ exclusive documentary debuting on July 23. It centers on Valerie Taylor, a world-renowned shark expert, and advocate. Directed by Sally Aitken, the film tracks popular culture's obsession and misunderstanding of sharks through Taylor's eyes. The film was produced by National Geographic Documentary Films and includes interviews with Taylor

Season 5

  • S05E01 Camo Sharks

    • July 10, 2022

    Can sharks change color at will to enhance their predatory abilities? Through groundbreaking experiments, revered shark biologists answer this evolutionary question. Shark scientists Dr. Ryan Johnson and Ph.D. candidate Gibbs Kuguru hope to capture real-time pigmentation changes to understand how these apex ocean predators manipulate their skin’s dermal cells to activate camouflage.

  • S05E02 Backyard Bull Sharks

    • July 10, 2022

    Bull sharks are invading in a big way. Their bullish behavior in oceans worldwide has made them famous from coast to coast. The seven seas aren’t enough; they’re taking over brackish waters and rivers too! Warmer waters due to climate change mean bull sharks can expand their range even further … so the more we learn about them now, the better."

  • S05E03 Sharks vs The World

    • July 11, 2022

    Ever feel like the world is working against you? Try being a shark! These predators of the deep have some serious beef with just about everyone. Whales, tuna, surfers, swimmers, they’re at odds with them all. In face-off after face-off, sharks prove they are the ULTIMATE survivors."

  • S05E04 Sky Sharks

    • July 11, 2022

    If you go down to the beach today, you could get a big surprise! Drones are revolutionizing everything that we thought we knew about sharks. And the biggest surprise? That many sharks live closer to our shores than we might like to imagine. It’s time to look behind you; the ocean’s top predator could be much closer than you think!

  • S05E05 Maui Shark Mystery

    • July 11, 2022

    Every year tiger sharks gather in big numbers in Maui. What’s the cause? It’s a mystery that’s a decade in the making. Now, a team of fearless shark scientists gets hands-on with one of the ocean’s largest predators to find out. That means free diving, face-to-face and unprotected. But these young women will do whatever it takes to get the data they need to crack the case."

  • S05E06 Counting Jaws

    • July 12, 2022

    Shark encounters off the coast of California are skyrocketing. Now, a team of researchers is on a mission to investigate a newly discovered white shark hot spot close to popular beaches and determine how many great whites are out there. Their expedition will bring them face-to-face with some of the biggest sharks on the planet."

  • S05E07 Shark Superpower

    • July 12, 2022

    Two teams of experts go to extraordinary lengths to take shark science into the wild as they investigate two of the most iconic shark superpowers: speed and bite force. In California, the race is on as Andy Casagrande attempts to reveal the top speed of the world’s fastest shark. And in the Bahamas, Brocq Maxey gets much closer than most to investigate the power in a shark’s bite.

  • S05E08 Shark Queens

    • July 13, 2022

    In the animal kingdom, males are often presumed to be the most dominant. But in the ocean, does this presumption hold water? Scientists search for answers to understand if the biggest and baddest sharks of them all are female. From the great white sharks of South Africa to the tiger sharks in the Maldives, the team seeks to uncover the ultimate rulers of the waves."

  • S05E09 Baby Sharks

    • July 13, 2022

    Even the biggest, fastest and fiercest predators start as babies. Baby sharks are cute, but they need to grow up fast because out of more than 500 species of sharks, not one parent sticks around to help raise them. Sharks are found in every ocean across the planet and have evolved in extraordinarily different ways to carry their young and give birth and for baby sharks to thrive.

  • S05E10 Shark side of the Moon

    • July 14, 2022

    The moon has an impact on animal species around the globe, but there’s never been a connection drawn between the lunar cycle and sharks. One scientist thinks the moon plays an important role in the migration and life cycle of the scalloped hammerhead, and he’s on a mission to see if his hypothesis is true. If there’s a tie between the hammerhead shark and the moon, there could be a tie with other shark species as well ... with a profound impact on both shark science and conservation.

  • S05E11 Sharks that Eat Everything

    • July 14, 2022

    Dive into the jaw-dropping stories of anyone and anything that’s found themselves prey to the deadliest, toothiest terrors of the sea. The boundless hunger and curiosity of sharks can lead them to chow down on the most unexpected things, such as big game like hippos and crocs or inanimate objects like kayaks, cages and chicken coops."

  • S05E12 Great White vs Tiger Shark

    • July 15, 2022

    The two biggest of the BIG THREE — great whites and tiger sharks — are two of the most dangerous predators in the ocean. And they get BIG, up to 20 feet and 18 feet, respectively. But can they grow even larger than that? Where can we find the world’s biggest? Two teams of scientists are diving in to uncover the secrets of these powerful and majestic creatures.

  • S05E13 Game of Sharks

    • July 15, 2022

    It’s time for sharks to face off in the ultimate species competition with the greatest matchups the ocean has ever seen. In ten nail-biting competitions, we’ll prove once and for all which shark is the MVP of the open sea. The great white is favored, but can it beat the shortfin mako in the 100-meter dash? Or out-jump the thresher shark? Can it keep up with the appetite of the whale shark? An underdog might just swim into first place

  • S05E14 Jaws vs Boats

    • July 17, 2022

    All across YouTube, viral videos abound of great whites and other sharks attacking boats with a ferocity and anger that has never been seen before. The question is, why? Is this simply a case of more people having cameras to video the behavior, or is something else happening? Dr. Mike Heithaus and Ph.D. candidate Sara Casareto set out to investigate what’s causing this clash between sharks and boats

  • S05E15 World's Biggest Hammerhead

    • July 18, 2022

    Numerous reports of giant great hammerhead sharks, up to twenty feet in length, have put the actual size potential of this species into question. A team of scientists from Florida International University is now on an expedition off the Florida coast to try and find the world’s biggest hammerhead, taking them from the numerous bridges of the Florida Keys to the sharky waters of the Bahamas.

  • S05E16 Jaws Invasion

    • July 19, 2022

    Big and dangerous predators are invading unexpected waters, from golf courses and swimming pools to lakes and backyard keys. Through analyzing user-generated footage, shark experts get to the bottom of how and why sharks seem more willing than ever to meet us on our own turf. In a bizarre twist, people encountering sharks in unexpected places are called to urgent action

Season 6

  • S06E01 Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie

    • July 1, 2024
    • National Geographic

    Anthony Mackie stars in this documentary in which sharks steal fish from fishing lines. Mackie learns of these cases from locals, but discovers that they indicate larger environmental problems in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • S06E02 Shark vs. Ross Edgley

    • July 2, 2024
    • National Geographic

    Ultra-marathon swimmer and shark advocate Ross Edgley attempts to pit his mind and body against the most formidable predator in the ocean…the shark. Testing the limits of his speed, strength, hydrodynamics and endurance, Ross will attempt g-force turn radius like a hammerhead shark, challenge himself to Polaris jump like a great white shark and push himself to swim at the incredible speed of a mako shark all to understand how these amazing animals thrive.

  • S06E03 Baby Sharks in the City

    • July 3, 2024
    • National Geographic

    Shark biologists have discovered the nursey of the Atlantic great white, and it’s right off New York City! Now, they’re about to deploy a state-of-the-art camera tag to reveal the secret life of the baby great white for the first time, and to study how climate change may be impacting the future of the Atlantic great white.

  • S06E04 Attack of the Red Sea Sharks

    • July 4, 2024
    • National Geographic

    Sharks have killed 3 tourists in Egypt in less than a year. Could mounting pressure from humans be altering how these predators live and hunt? And perhaps more concerning, are these attacks part of a global trend?

  • S06E05 Supersized Sharks

    • July 5, 2024
    • National Geographic

    Norfolk Island – 800 miles from mainland Australia – is home to the largest Tiger Sharks on Earth – growing up to 16 feet long (4 feet larger than the average Tiger). Adam Barnett joins fellow shark experts Lauren Myer and Charlie Huveneers on an expedition to try and find out why these giants Down Under are super sized.

  • S06E06 Shark Attack 360: Blood in the Water

    • July 6, 2024
    • National Geographic

    The Shark Attack 360 team of experts hunt for clues to investigate why sharks bite humans, and to unravel the surprising threads that link each encounter. As the evidence mounts, they analyze the data in their cutting edge VFX shark lab to understand, in forensic detail, why sharks attack.

  • S06E07 Shark Attack 360: Swimmers Beware

    • July 6, 2024
    • National Geographic

    The Shark Attack 360 team of experts hunt for clues to investigate why sharks bite humans, and to unravel the surprising threads that link each encounter. As the evidence mounts, they analyze the data in their cutting edge VFX shark lab to understand, in forensic detail, why sharks attack.

  • S06E08 Shark Attack 360: Killers in the Water

    • July 6, 2024
    • National Geographic

    The Shark Attack 360 team of experts hunt for clues to investigate why sharks bite humans, and to unravel the surprising threads that link each encounter. As the evidence mounts, they analyze the data in their cutting edge VFX shark lab to understand, in forensic detail, why sharks attack.

  • S06E09 Shark Attack 360: Making Waves

    • July 6, 2024
    • National Geographic

    The Shark Attack 360 team of experts hunt for clues to investigate why sharks bite humans, and to unravel the surprising threads that link each encounter. As the evidence mounts, they analyze the data in their cutting edge VFX shark lab to understand, in forensic detail, why sharks attack.

  • S06E10 Shark Attack 360: Dangerous Forces

    • July 6, 2024
    • National Geographic

    The Shark Attack 360 team of experts hunt for clues to investigate why sharks bite humans, and to unravel the surprising threads that link each encounter. As the evidence mounts, they analyze the data in their cutting edge VFX shark lab to understand, in forensic detail, why sharks attack.

  • S06E11 Shark Attack 360: Urban Jaws

    • July 6, 2024
    • National Geographic

    The Shark Attack 360 team of experts hunt for clues to investigate why sharks bite humans, and to unravel the surprising threads that link each encounter. As the evidence mounts, they analyze the data in their cutting edge VFX shark lab to understand, in forensic detail, why sharks attack.

  • S06E12 Shark Attack 360: Bites in the Shallows

    • July 6, 2024
    • National Geographic

    The Shark Attack 360 team of experts hunt for clues to investigate why sharks bite humans, and to unravel the surprising threads that link each encounter. As the evidence mounts, they analyze the data in their cutting edge VFX shark lab to understand, in forensic detail, why sharks attack.

  • S06E13 Shark Attack 360: Coming in Hot

    • July 6, 2024
    • National Geographic

    The Shark Attack 360 team of experts hunt for clues to investigate why sharks bite humans, and to unravel the surprising threads that link each encounter. As the evidence mounts, they analyze the data in their cutting edge VFX shark lab to understand, in forensic detail, why sharks attack.

  • S06E14 Sharks Gone Viral

    • July 7, 2024
    • National Geographic

    Grab your life vests and hold on to your feeds! Comedians Helen Hong, Keon Polee, and the Sklar Brothers deep dive into the Internet’s wildest shark videos – from lightning-fast shark attacks to sharks living on a golf course – while a panel of experts explore the science behind social media’s most influential fish.

Season 2023

  • S2023E01 Return of the white shark

    • July 2, 2023

    Hundreds of great white sharks have appeared on the doorstep of one of America's most popular tourist destination and began hunting in ways that had never been observed before. A group of scientists is researching this unusual phenomena.

  • S2023E02 Saved from a shark

    • July 2, 2023

    Whether dolphins or whales will purposefully defend a person from a shark attack is a topic of debate among scientists. But those who have experienced these terrible experiences don't question what actually happened.

  • S2023E03 Shark bellow Zero

    • July 2, 2023

    Experts Greg Skomal, Heather Bowlby, Megan Winton, and Warren Joyce look into what motivates white sharks to travel to the northernmost edge of their range following the first probable white shark attack in Canada in more than 150 years.