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The Best Episodes of Swimming with Monsters

Every episode of Swimming with Monsters ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Swimming with Monsters!

The Best Episodes of Swimming with Monsters

Wildlife expert and adventurer Steve Backshall has spent his entire life getting up close to incredible animals. Now he wants to study four ‘monstrous' animals...
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Swimming with Monsters Season 1 Episode 2 - Hippo
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Hippo

    S1:E2

    Steve attempts to swim with Africa's most dangerous animal, the hippopotamus. Can he get close enough to study their secret underwater behaviour?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Swimming with Monsters Season 1 Episode 3 - Shark
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Shark

    S1:E3

    Steve travels to Mexico to find out more about the great white shark. Leaving the safety of his dive cage, can he get close enough to study this remarkable predator?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Swimming with Monsters Season 1 Episode 4 - Squid
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Squid

    S1:E4

    In the Sea of Cortez, Steve studies the hunting behaviour of the Humboldt squid, using himself as bait. Can he avoid being dragged into the abyss?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Swimming with Monsters Season 1 Episode 1 - Anaconda
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Anaconda

    S1:E1

    Steve travels to the Pantanal in Brazil to swim with and study the monstrous anacondas that inhabit this region. But could his presence in the water trigger an attack?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Hippo" is the best rated episode of "Swimming with Monsters". It scored 7.8/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/11/2013. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Shark".