Here are 5 Nat Geo shows to watch this shark week that feature Florida shark attacks

Lianna Norman, Palm Beach Post
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It probably doesn’t come as a shock that Florida leads the nation in shark attacks, a peninsula state surrounded by ocean – and sharks – on three sides.

Roughly one of every eight shark attacks in the country occurs in Florida, according to National Geographic. It makes sense that there would be a variety of shows featuring Florida during shark week.

Here’s a roundup of some National Geographic SHARKFEST documentaries that were filmed in Florida.

Five National Geographic SHARKFEST shows that feature Florida

  • Episode three of “When Sharks Attack and Why” was filmed in St. Lucie and Palm Beach Counties and features FIU and FAU scientists who investigate what might have led to a spike in shark attacks on the Treasure Coast in 2021.

  • Episode five of “When Sharks Attack 360” also features FAU and FIU shark scientists, who provide insight on shark attacks that happened in Volusia County, specifically Ponce Inlet.

  • Nat Geo’s SHARKFEST library also includes a 2020 documentary with commentary and analysis from Stephen Kajiura, a biological sciences professor at Florida Atlantic University who appears in both of the shows above. “Shark vs. Surfer” visits shark-infested waters and surf spots around the world.

  • Season five, episode four of the original “When Sharks Attack” docuseries is called “The Shark Bite State,” and dives into Florida’s many shark attacks with victim and expert interviews.

  • Season seven, episode TK of “When Sharks Attack” is called “Mayhem in Miami” and investigates what may be causing a rise in shark attacks on Florida’s Southeast coast. The episode begins with a shark attack story out of Lantana Beach in Palm Beach County.

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What is National Geographic SHARKFEST?

As shark week begins, National Geographic’s eleventh annual month-long shark programming is coming to a close. SHARKFEST began at the start of the month and will continue through the end of July.

National Geographic’s SHARKFEST library has no shortage of shark shows and documentaries to choose from, with titles like “Shark Below Zero,” “Bull Shark Bandits,” “When Sharks Attack 360,” “Sharkcano Hawaii,” and “When Sharks Attack and Why.”

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Where can I watch National Geographic SHARKFEST shows during shark week?

You can watch “When Sharks Attack and Why” and other National Geographic SHARKFEST shows on National Geographic, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo Mundo, Disney+, Hulu and ESPN2.

Lianna Norman covers trending news in Palm Beach County for The Palm Beach Post. You can reach her at lnorman@pbpost.com. You can follow her reporting on social media @LiannaNorman on Twitter.

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