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54 minPGdocumentary
8.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Synopsis

Five fatal shark attacks occurred in Australia within ten months, prompting investigations into the behavior of great white sharks.

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Why Watch

  • Meet shark experts Greg Skomal and Craig Sechler.
  • Find out why great whites are appearing in Cape Cod.
  • See the impact of declining shark populations.

Did You Know

  • Five shark attack fatalities occurred in Australia within ten months.
  • Great white sharks were sighted off Cape Cod, a historically shark-free area.
  • The documentary features experts from both Australia and the United States.

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Shark attack analysisMarine conservationWildlife behavior
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many fatalities were caused by shark attacks in Australia within ten months?

There were five fatalities caused by shark attacks in Australia within ten months.

What unusual phenomenon is occurring off the beaches of Cape Cod, Massachusetts?

Great white sharks are increasingly being sighted off the historically shark-free beaches of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Who directed the documentary 'Why Sharks Attack'?

The documentary 'Why Sharks Attack' was directed by Adam Geiger.

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