When Sharks Attack - Episode Guide

In spring 2012 beachgoers along Florida's Mid-Atlantic coast are under attack by what some believe to be a rogue shark and as the number of victims grows by the day, experts struggle to understand what could have triggered these brutal attacks.

In April of 2008, the popular tourist destination of Zihuatanejo Mexico is transformed from a safe haven of crystal clear water into one of the most dangerous beaches in the world following three violent shark attacks, two of them fatal.

The densely populated coastline of Southern California has suddenly come under attack by nature's largest and most ferocious predator, leaving unsuspecting beach goers at the mercy of a bloodthirsty beast with a taste for human flesh.

Tourists flock to the beaches of North Carolina and Virginia for their safe calm waters. But beneath the serenity of this Atlantic coastline a dark danger is lurking. There have been 2 spikes in shark attacks a decade apart.

Between 2012 and 2013 Maui, Hawaii is rocked by an unprecedented wave of shark attacks, 3 times more than average, leading scientists and state officials to wonder what's happening, and when the sharks will strike next.

In 2005, shark attacks along the Gulf of Mexico exploded, five times more than the average. The cause is a mystery to locals and experts, and the answer could devastate thousands of miles of American coastline.

Once the filming location for the infamous movie "Jaws", Cape Cod laughed at the unlikely association with fishy predators. But in 2012, the peaceful tourist destination suddenly comes under siege from sharks.

The Bahamas is a nation of 700 islands with some of the most biodiverse marine life. Despite being home to 40 species of shark, attacks on humans were unusual until 2002. What caused this increase that left multiple people maimed or dead?

In 2015, a family vacation hotspot along the Carolina coast became a shark attack hell. Day after day, adults and children had dangerous encounters, eventually totaling an unprecedented 16 victims.

A spike in bull shark attacks in North Carolina leaves experts scrambling for answers.

A remote town in South Africa is terrorized by a series of fatal shark attacks that leaves the community reeling. The question is: why?

In 2015, the northern coast of New South Wales, Australia is devastated by 9 shark attacks. What is behind this spike in shark encounters?

Cancun is an ideal getaway, renowned for its beautiful beaches, fascinating culture and scenic landscapes. Usually a pristine location, the waters of Cancun suddenly becomes a hotspot for shark attacks between 2011 and 2013, with six attacks along its shores. Locals who have never seen an attack are baffled and hotels start to wonder what is putting their guests at risk. A community where shark attacks have never happened wonders, what could be the cause? Scientists put their heads together to figure out the cause behind the surge in attacks.

Just north of San Francisco lies a rugged coastline renowned for its picturesque cliffs and sandy beaches. But in 2004, this wilderness-lovers' dream became a nightmare when the area was stunned by four separate shark attacks over the course of six months. A team of investigators takes a closer look at what could be the cause of these mysterious and terrifying attacks and reveal the science behind what is driving them towards the crowded waters.

Without a doubt, sharks are the most notorious and feared predators in the ocean. In recent years, the number of shark attacks around the world has risen, and understanding how these predators think and behave is more important than ever. Experts break down stories from shark attack survivors, and the science behind shark behaviors and attack methods, to reveal how to handle an attack.

Investigators seek the cause behind a strange surge of shark attacks in Texas.

In 2011, the Seychelles archipelago is rocked by two deadly shark attacks in two weeks.

Two children are attacked by sharks just miles apart, within one hour of each other.

Investigators try to uncover the cause behind South America's deadliest coast.

The "shark attack capital of the world" is closer than you think — in Florida.

Southern California is the site of a shocking twelve shark attacks in just two years. Experts race to solve the cause behind this frightening spike.

In the summers of 2017 and 2018, three beachgoers are attacked by sharks off the shores of Cape Cod, including the first shark fatality in Massachusetts in more than eighty years. Experts scramble to get to the bottom of this terrifying spike.

In Western Australia, shark attacks are on the rise… and investigators are racing to find out why.

La Réunion is dubbed "shark island" after a series of deadly attacks. 23 incidents including 9 fatalities. Investigators are racing to figure out why.

The first ever spate of shark attacks on the Jersey Shore leaves four beachgoers dead, and a nation terrified. So, why did it happen?

In 2019, the pristine beaches of North Carolina were the site of four shark attacks in less than two months, prompting experts to investigate.

Between 2013 and 2015, the tropical beaches of Hawaii are the site of nine shark attacks. In the wake of these tragic events, experts are determined to find out what's behind this string of horrifying encounters.

June 14th, 2012 is a day that few will forget in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In just 10 minutes, 4 shark attacks occur on a small stretch of beach. This rare spike in attacks leaves experts searching for the truth.

In December 2010, sharks turn the tropic resort of Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, into a predator's killing zone with 5 attacks in less than a week, one fatal.

Over the course of a little more than a week in 2019, the beaches of the Bahamas are rocked by three shark attacks, prompting experts to investigate.

For the last two decades the beaches of South Africa have been plagued by a series of shark attacks, 27 in all, and experts set out to learn why.

In 2016, sharks descend on Maui, turning paradise into chaos. 7 attacks in 11 months. Human-shark contact is usually rare, so why now?

In 2017, a spate of shark bites rock Southeast Florida. Scientists try to determine the cause of this rare increase of attacks.

Harrowing stories from people who faced real-life Jaws and lived to tell the tale.

Sharks unleash a reign of terror in top tourist destinations.

Experts investigate cases where sharks have attacked people.