Shark Men

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Shark Men

Synopsis

As one of the planet's most feared creatures, few people would search out a great white shark, let alone try and catch one! Shark Men features a team of anglers and scientists who go against the grain and actively try to hunt these skilled predators.Their aim - to uncover spectacular secrets about the shark's migratory patterns, breeding and birthing sites.

Episodes

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    The crew are joined by a fresh science team and face new challenges as they track tiger sharks in the Revillagigedo Islands.

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    The hunt for hammerheads continues off Socorro Island, and Dr Pete Klimley hopes to uncover the mysteries of shark migratory behaviour.

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    The Shark Men are challenged as never before. They hook two giant tiger sharks, but their sheer power catches them off guard.

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    After a long period of frustration, modified tackle brings the crew success. Two female tiger sharks, Sharon and Lizzie, are added to the tally.

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    As the long, gruelling mission starts to wind down, the tally of tagged sharks continues to rise – along with tensions between the team.

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    Expedition leader Chris Fischer pushes the team to the limit as they seek one more tiger shark and three more silvertips before leaving the area.

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    The team battles shark-finning poachers as they attempt to tag hammerheads in the waters surrounding the Cocos Islands.

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    When Todd hooks a giant tiger shark and the divers abandon a scientist in dangerous waters, it leads to a growing divide over safety issues.

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    The team finally adds hammerheads to their list of tagged sharks, but the relentless pace of work is wearing some of the men down.

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    In the last days of the expedition, the team tries everything from midnight fishing to swimming with sharks to tag the elusive hammerheads.