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  • RYAN JOHNSON
    RYAN JOHNSON: Meet the TalentSCIENTIFIC EXPERTRyan Johnson, Marine Biologist, is serving on and off-camera as the scientific supervisor for The Human Shark Bait Experiment.Currently, he is the research coordinator for Oceans Research. His time is split between identifying and overseeing Oceans Research projects and hosting...
  • Beqa lagoon, Fiji
    Beqa lagoon, Fiji: FactsBULL SHARKS:Of the 500+ species of shark, bull sharks are considered by many to be the most dangerous. Responsible for at least 69 attacks on humans - 17 fatal. It’s said that a series of shark attacks in 1916, possibly by bull sharks, was part of the inspiration behind Peter Benchley infamous...
  • Hammerhead shark facts
    Hammerhead shark facts: Hammerhead shark facts· Hammerheads use their oddly shaped heads to pin their favorite meal, stingrays, to the sea floor when they attack them.
  • Tiger shark facts
    Tiger shark facts: Tiger sharks· Tiger sharks are named for the dark, vertical stripes found mainly on juveniles. As they mature, the lines begin to fade. · They are second only to great whites in attacking people. But because they have a near completely undiscerning palate, they are not likely to swim away after...
  • Other Animals
    Other Animals: FactsSea cucumbers trap prey in frond-like tentacles.Moorish idols feed on algae.Predators in Aliwal Shoal include kingfish, reef sharks, hammerheads, and blacktip reef sharks.Sand sharks are a member of the Ray family. Sand sharks can reach up to 1.5 metres in size. Blue spotted rays come to Aliwal...
  • Episode 6
    Episode 6: FactsA leopard will often haul its kills into the branches of a tree where it can protect it from hyenas and other larger predators. Rather than fight, warthogs often flee, searching for another animal’s den to use for a quick escape. They typically back in, using their tusks to ward off unwanted...
  • 2. Experiments with environmental conditions
    2. Experiments with environmental conditions: The Science ExperimentsBait One diver in water on breath hold. Does he see more interaction with more bait in the water?Tiger sharks are opportunistic predators that consume a diverse array of prey—including teleosts, elasmobranchs, mollusks, crustaceans, reptiles, mammals and birds. Their diet (and therefore...
  • Darwin, Australia
    Darwin, Australia: FactsCROCODILE:The saltwater crocodile is the largest species of crocodile and the heaviest living reptile in the world. Adult males can reach up to sizes of up to 23 feet and 2200 lbs in weight.Their humongous size enables them to create a crushing bite force of 3,689 lbs - the most powerful bite...
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