Nature
Station:
Sky Nature (GB)
Status:
Ended
Start:
2021-11-07
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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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S1E1 - Episode 1
Naturalist and shark expert Steve Backshall celebrates the dazzling diversity of sharks, uncovering their secret lives and the threats they face. He begins by exploring 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.
Air Date: 07 Nov 2021 14:00 (CDT)
S1E2 - Episode 2
The naturalist 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.
Air Date: 14 Nov 2021 14:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - Episode 3
The naturalist joins scientists to find the shark hotspots in the Pacific Ocean, where their precious locations are under threat and numbers are plummeting. Steve learns what the sharks offer that is so important to the Pacific and what can be done to preserve them.
Air Date: 21 Nov 2021 13:00 (CDT)