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The Best Episodes of When Sharks Attack... and Why

Every episode of When Sharks Attack... and Why ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of When Sharks Attack... and Why!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    When Sharks Attack... and Why Season 1 Episode 1 - New York Nightmare
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - New York Nightmare

    S1:E1

    An 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. When Sharks Attack... and Why Season 1 Episode 2 - California Crisis
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    #2 - California Crisis

    S1:E2

    Shark attacks are rare along the northern California coast until seven attacks in 2020 and 2021 leave investigators racing to find a cause.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. When Sharks Attack... and Why Season 1 Episode 3 - Treasure Coast Terror
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    #3 - Treasure Coast Terror

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. When Sharks Attack... and Why Season 1 Episode 4 - Bitten in Bali
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    #4 - Bitten in Bali

    S1:E4

    Beginning 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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. When Sharks Attack... and Why Season 1 Episode 5 - Hawaii's Sharktober
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    #5 - Hawaii's Sharktober

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. When Sharks Attack... and Why Season 1 Episode 6 - Ambush Down Under
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    #6 - Ambush Down Under

    S1:E6

    A 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. When Sharks Attack... and Why Season 1 Episode 7 - Summer of Sharks
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Summer of Sharks

    S1:E7

    Charleston, SC is renowned as the jewel of the south, but during 2 summers, its known for something different - 5 terrifying shark attacks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. When Sharks Attack... and Why Season 1 Episode 8 - Panic in Paradise
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    #8 - Panic in Paradise

    S1:E8

    In 2016, New Caledonia sees an unprecedented five shark attacks, two of them fatal. Scientists scramble to explain this horrifying surge.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"New York Nightmare" is the best rated episode of "When Sharks Attack... and Why". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/6/2023. This episode scored 10.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "California Crisis".