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202345 minGdocumentary

Sharkcano: Hawaii

202345 minGdocumentary

In Hawaii, biologists Dr. Mike Heithaus and Dr. Frances Farabaugh investigate the attraction of tiger sharks to the region's volcanoes.

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In Hawaii, biologists Dr. Mike Heithaus and Dr. Frances Farabaugh investigate the attraction of tiger sharks to the region's volcanoes.

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Kevin Bachardirector

Mike Heithaus

Mike Heithauscast

Frances Farabaughcast

Yannis Papastamatiou

Yannis Papastamatioucast

John Salanoa

John Salanoacast

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To find out why sharks are drawn to Hawaii’s volcanoes, biologists Dr. Mike Heithaus and Dr. Frances Farabaugh free dive with one of the most dangerous sharks: the tiger shark.

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