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201149 minGdocumentary

Ragged Tooth

201149 minGdocumentary

Ragged-tooth sharks migrate biannually along the South African coast, where they engage in dramatic mating behavior in underwater caves.

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Benjamin G. Hewett,

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Ragged-tooth sharks migrate biannually along the South African coast, where they engage in dramatic mating behavior in underwater caves.

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Benjamin G. Hewettdirector

Graeme Duane

Graeme Duanedirector

Benjamin G. Hewettwriter

Alisdair Simpson

Alisdair Simpsoncast

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Underwater caves off the South African coast provide a setting for studying ragged-tooth sharks. These sharks migrate biannually along this coast. The film details their specific mating behavior during this time. It contrasts the sharks' reputation with insights gathered during their migration. The documentary runs for 49 minutes and presents a unique view of these animals.

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