
From America's coastlines to exotic beaches around the world, shark attacks are becoming more unpredictable. Many of these attacks occur suddenly, in large numbers and in unexpected locations — puzzling locals and scientists alike. Experts investigate these mysterious incidents to discover what is affecting some of nature’s most feared fish.
Season 1
8 episodes
- 1. New York NightmareAn unprecedented surge of six shark attacks in just three weeks rocks the popular beaches of New York on one of their busiest days of the year, the Fourth of July.TV-14CC44minJul 6, 2023
- 2. California CrisisShark attacks are rare along the northern California coast until seven attacks in 2020 and 2021 leave investigators racing to find a cause.TV-14CC44minJul 6, 2023
- 3. Treasure Coast TerrorIn 2021, a spate of seven shark attacks rocks Florida's Treasure Coast, and beachgoers want to know why.TV-14CC44minJul 7, 2023
- 4. Bitten in BaliBeginning in 2010, a single beach in Bali was the site of seven shark attacks - the first ever recorded along the islands coast. Why here and why now?TV-14CC44minJul 7, 2023
- 5. Hawaii's SharktoberEvery year, the number of shark attacks in Hawaii doubles in one specific month. Scientists try to solve the mysterious phenomenon of Sharktober.TV-14CC44minJul 10, 2023
- 6. Ambush Down UnderA new predator has entered the shark attack scene in New South Wales, Australia. And it biteswith a frequency that is second only to the great white.TV-14CC44minJul 11, 2023
- 7. Summer of SharksCharleston, SC is renowned as the jewel of the south, but during 2 summers, its known for something different - 5 terrifying shark attacks.TV-14CC44minJul 12, 2023
- 8. Panic in ParadiseIn 2016, New Caledonia sees an unprecedented five shark attacks, two of them fatal. Scientists scramble to explain this horrifying surge.TV-14CC44minJul 12, 2023
When Sharks Attack... and Why
From America's coastlines to exotic beaches around the world, shark attacks are becoming more unpredictable. Many of these attacks occur suddenly, in large numbers and in unexpected locations — puzzling locals and scientists alike. Experts investigate these mysterious incidents to discover what is affecting some of nature’s most feared fish.
Creators and cast
- Studio
- Optomen Productions, National Geographic, All3Media International





















