Shark with Steve Backshall

0.051m20211 season

Documentary

Shark with Steve Backshall is a revelatory series that celebrates the wonder of sharks and dispels the myth of sharks as cold blooded killers. Steve Backshall, a naturalist and shark expert, gets us closer to sharks, revealing a diverse and incredible family of over 400 different types. This global journey will travel from the freezing water of Alaska, to the tropics and down into the depths of our ocean. Teaming up with cutting edge scientists, Steve will make discoveries, from glow in the dark sharks, to sharks that walk on land, to ancient sharks over 500 years old. Now more than ever this incredible family needs our help. Every hour we lose over 11,000 sharks to overfishing, shark finning and habitat destruction. Steve will confront the uncomfortable truths and join shark advocates across the globe to help turn the tide for sharks. Coming eye to eye with this feared yet misunderstood predator, Steve will reveal sharks in a brand new light.

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Sharks of the Atlantic Ocean

2021-11-07 · 51m

Steve explores the radical variety of sharks in the Atlantic Ocean and marks the start of a global journey in the so-called shark capital of the world, the Bahamas.

Sharks of the Indian Ocean

2021-11-14 · 50m

Steve learns about the sharks of the Indian Ocean, which despite finding ways to adapt to the environment, face threats from climate change, pollution and overfishing.

Sharks of the Pacific Ocean

2021-11-21 · 51m

Steve Backshall heads to the Pacific Ocean to look for shark hotspots. He visits the Cocos Island, which is administered by Costa Rica and is a favourite of scuba divers.

North Atlantic Special

2021-11-28 · 48m

Steve Backshall travels from the icy waters of Alaska to the tropics to study the secret life of sharks. In the process, he shows that these endangered animals are not monsters.