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202060 minPGdocumentary

Wildlife Conservation

Shark Ganglands

202060 minPGdocumentary

Ascension Island experiences its first recorded shark attacks as aggressive tiger sharks, hammerheads, and great whites invade its waters.

Wildlife Conservation

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Benjamin G. Hewett

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Ascension Island experiences its first recorded shark attacks as aggressive tiger sharks, hammerheads, and great whites invade its waters.

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Benjamin G. Hewettdirector

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Ascension Island, known for its rich marine life and big game fishing, faces an unprecedented crisis. Tiger sharks, hammerheads, and great whites are exhibiting aggressive behavior, leading to the island's first recorded shark attacks. Local fishermen and conservationists grapple with the implications of these changes. The documentary investigates the factors contributing to the altered behavior of these predators and questions whether current conservation efforts can restore balance to this fragile ecosystem.

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