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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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Season 1

  • New York Nightmare
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    New York Nightmare

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/6/2023

    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

  • California Crisis
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    California Crisis

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/6/2023

    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

  • Treasure Coast Terror
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    Treasure Coast Terror

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/7/2023

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

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Bitten in Bali
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    Bitten in Bali

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/7/2023

    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

  • Hawaii's Sharktober
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    Hawaii's Sharktober

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/10/2023

    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

  • Ambush Down Under
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    Ambush Down Under

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/11/2023

    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

  • Summer of Sharks
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    Summer of Sharks

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/12/2023

    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

  • Panic in Paradise
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    Panic in Paradise

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 7/12/2023

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

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown