“Sharkfest” dives deep with a new series and some jaw-dropping science.
National Geographic’s beloved event has become even more thrilling this year. Featuring over 25 hours of fresh content, “Sharkfest” delivers unseen footage, revolutionary research, and exciting new viewpoints on sharks.
On The Red Carpet interviewed marine specialists Dr. Mike Heithaus and Candace Fields, who star in the innovative six-part series “Investigation Shark Attack.” This show explores actual human-shark encounters, but instead of narrating from a human viewpoint, it shifts the focus.
“We’re examining it from the shark’s angle,” explained Dr. Heithaus. “When sharks investigate, they rely on their mouths. Even a mild, exploratory bite from a sizable shark can be catastrophic for a person.”
The show brings together top shark scientists from around the globe, exploring what drives these apex predators to strike and how science can help keep both sharks and people stay safe.
“‘Sharkfest’ gives you a little bit of everything,” added Fields. “It’s exciting, it draws you in – and it’s educational.”
The series brings more than just sharks to the forefront, it brings scientists together.
“The other thing that’s been great is he outpouring of people being excited to see, not just us at the table, but all these other amazing scientists out there coming in with their local knowledge. So, we’re really able to share the latest information with people and the folks that are on the front lines doing this work to keep sharks and people safe,” said Dr. Heithaus.
“Sharkfest” content including “Investigation Shark Attack,” “Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story,” “Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory” and more are streaming now on Disney+ and Hulu.
The Walt Disney Company is the parent company of National Geographic, Disney+, Hulu and this ABC station.
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