Deadly 60

Deadly 60 (2009- )

To Be DeterminedDocumentary showChildren, Nature

Deadly 60 is a British wildlife documentary programming aimed at children and young people, which is broadcast on CBBC

Each series sees Backshall and his camera crew (who are often themselves seen on screen) travelling the world in an attempt to find the 60 "most deadly" animals in the world. Each episode of the series features several animals and each sequence sees Backshall tracking the animal in its habitat, and giving details of what makes the animal notable, with particular emphasis on its impact on the wider ecosystem and the manner of its predatory behaviour; thus, why it is "deadly". With two series so far produced, 120 animals have to date been featured in the programme . When series 3 is over there will be 180 animals on the list.

Deadly 60 is distributed by BBC Worldwide to many other countries. Most prominently to the US on NatGeo Wild from August 2011.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 18:00

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Saving Coral Reefs
Season 7Episode 628 min

Saving Coral Reefs

In this special episode of Deadly 60, Steve Backshall takes a deep dive into the fate of one of the most extraordinary, and endangered, ecosystems on our planet: coral reefs. They may cover less than one per cent of the ocean floor, but they support roughly a quarter of all marine life and are irreplaceable - yet they are in serious trouble. 

Steve travels to some of the world's most celebrated reef systems, from the shallows of the Java Sea to the tropical waters of the Maldives. Along the way, he meets all the weird and wonderful creatures that call the reef home, including some of the best-camouflaged creatures and some impressive apex predators - he even gets a telling-off from a clownfish! 

Apr. 22, 2026

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S07E06Saving Coral ReefsApr. 22, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When was the Deadly 60 premiere?

The first episode of Deadly 60 premiered on September 14, 2009.

Who is the host of Deadly 60?

Steve Backshall is the host of Deadly 60.

What is the premise of Deadly 60?

Deadly 60 focuses on Steve Backshall's quest to track down 60 of the world's deadliest animals.

How many animals were featured in the first season of Deadly 60?

The first season of Deadly 60 featured 20 animals.

What is the format of each episode of Deadly 60?

Each episode of Deadly 60 is made up of several segments that showcase different animals.

Which animal was featured in the first episode of Deadly 60?

The first episode of Deadly 60 featured the Komodo dragon.

What is the age range for the target audience of Deadly 60?

Deadly 60 is aimed at children aged 6 to 12.

Was Deadly 60 filmed on location or in a studio?

Deadly 60 was filmed on location.

Have there been any spin-off series of Deadly 60?

Yes, there have been spin-off series of Deadly 60, including Deadly 360 and Deadly Pole to Pole.

Did Deadly 60 win any awards?

Yes, Deadly 60 won a Children's BAFTA award in 2011.

Who produced Deadly 60?

Deadly 60 was produced by the BBC.

What is the runtime of each episode of Deadly 60?

Each episode of Deadly 60 has a runtime of 30 minutes.

What is Steve Backshall's background?

Steve Backshall is a naturalist, writer, and television presenter.

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Steve Backshall

Steve Backshall

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Also known as

  • 60 állati kalandom (Hungary)

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