When Sharks Attack

Terror-filled deep sea saga using underwater photography, gripping news archives & paralyzing testimony to investigate three mysterious and deadly recent shark attacks.

Genre: Documentary

Cast:Eric Meyers , David A. Ebert , Tracy Fanara , Dan Huber , Ralph Collier , Thomas Frick , Brian D. Long , Faith Dickinson , Michael LaCour , Autumn Klein , Robby Hurd , Mauricio Bemudez , Dave Bobb , Rachel Paula Green , Gil O'Brien , Justyn Skylar Bougeno , Merritt Chase , Megan Ashley Brown

1Season 3

S3.E1 ∙ Cape Jaws

Wed, Jun 1, 2016

Despite its fame as the filming location for the infamous movie "Jaws," Cape Cod has long been a peaceful tourist destination with no shark attacks in nearly 80 years. In 2012, all that changed. With shark experts Dr. Greg Skomal and Dr. Dan Huber, discover the fascinating and unique circumstances that created a predator nightmare, including four attacks and 600 sightings within four years.

2Season 3

S3.E2 ∙ Nightmare Island

Fri, Jun 17, 2016

The Bahamas is a nation of 700 islands with some of the most biodiverse marine life in the world. Despite being home to 40 species of shark, attacks on humans are unusual. But in 2002, the number of vicious encounters tripled and 36 people were left maimed or dead. What has caused this terrifying spike and turned this paradise into a hell?

3Season 3

S3.E3 ∙ Carolina Chaos

Fri, Jun 24, 2016

The Carolina coast boasts 500 miles of safe sandy beaches, making it a premiere tourist destination. But in 2015, this family vacation hotspot became a shark attack hell. Day after day, adults and children had dangerous encounters, eventually totaling an unprecedented 16 victims. Limbs were lost, lives were changed, and we are on a mission to figure out why.

1Season 5

S5.E1 ∙ Terror in the Gulf

Sun, Jul 14, 2019

Investigators seek the cause behind a strange surge of shark attacks in Texas.

2Season 5

S5.E2 ∙ Honeymoon Hell

Mon, Jul 15, 2019

Two fatal shark attacks in just two weeks rock the honeymoon haven of the Seychelles.

3Season 5

S5.E3 ∙ Fear on Fire Island

Mon, Jul 15, 2019

Two children are attacked by sharks just miles apart, within one hour of each other.

4Season 5

S5.E4 ∙ Bedlam in Brazil

Tue, Jul 16, 2019

Investigators try to uncover the cause behind South America's deadliest coast.

5Season 5

S5.E5 ∙ The Shark Bite State

Tue, Jul 16, 2019

The "shark attack capital of the world" is closer than you think - in Florida.

6Season 5

S5.E6 ∙ Trouble in Socal

Wed, Jul 17, 2019

From 2014-2015, Southern California is the site of an alarming spike of twelve shark attacks. Shark experts attempt to figure-out what is behind this uptick in attacks. Their investigation will take them to the beaches and shoreline communities that dot the coast, and they will uncover the surprising reason why California faced this terrifying influx of shark attacks in 2014 and 2015.

7Season 5

S5.E7 ∙ Nightmare on the Cape

Wed, Jul 17, 2019

In 2017 and 2018, tourists and locals alike are stunned by three shark attacks off the shores of Cape Cod in a span of just 13 months. Many locals are terrified to allow their children into the water and fear what might happen to their economy if tourists decide to stay away. Experts are called in to investigate before it's too late.

8Season 5

S5.E8 ∙ Australia's Deadliest Coast

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

With some of the most remote populations in the world, Western Australia has grown to live in harmony with its wild natural environment. Everyone knows the infamous Great White shark prowls the WA coastline, but after centuries of living in harmony, 2010 something knocked the balance and the number of attacks sky-rocketed.

9Season 5

S5.E9 ∙ Double Shark Attack

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

The tiny French island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean was once known as a tropical paradise with world-class waves and exceptional diving opportunities. But in 2011, a sudden spike in shark attacks plunges the population into panic. Twenty-three horrifying attacks, including nine fatalities, make Reunion one of the world's deadliest islands.

10Season 5

S5.E10 ∙ Jersey Gore

Fri, Jul 19, 2019

On the Jersey Shore, during the summer of 1916, America's fear of sharks was born. Until this point, sharks had been thought to be harmless fish in the ocean. But during twelve days of terror, the Jersey Shore is painted red with blood, as five people are attacked by sharks. Four of these victims, succumb to their injuries. But what can this historic case teach us about protecting beachgoers, today?