When Sharks Attack... And Why - Season 1

Season 1
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.

Episodes

New York Nightmare
An unprecedented surge of six shark attacks in just three weeks rocks the popular beaches of New York on Independence Day

Treasure Coast Terror
In 2021, a spate of seven shark attacks rocks Florida's Treasure Coast, and beachgoers want to know why

Hawaii's Sharktober
Every year, the number of shark attacks in Hawaii doubles in one specific month. Scientists try to solve the mysterious phenomenon of "Sharktober."

Ambush Down Under
An unexpected and mysterious shark species bites beachgoers in Australia

Panic in Paradise
A beach in Mexico is the site of three shark attacks.

Summer of Sharks
Charleston, South Carolina is renowned for its hospitality. But in 2013, its resident sharks weren't quite as welcoming

Bitten in Bali
Join experts as they deep-dive into the first shark attacks ever recorded on Bali's coast in this groundbreaking investigation

California Crisis
Experts investigate an alarming spike in shark attacks.
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