The Real Story of Sharks
Sharks are one of nature's most misunderstood creatures. From their portrayal as man-eating monsters in Hollywood blockbusters like Jaws to the annual "Shark Week" to sensationalistic news coverage of real attacks, sharks have become one of the most-feared animals on Earth. But do they deserve their reputation?
Separate fact from fiction with this deeper look at the world of sharks, featuring programs from PBS and member stations across the country.
Sharks in the Wild
NOVA
Why Sharks Attack
Will analyzing the hunting instincts of this endangered predator reduce deadly attacks?
Saving the Ocean
Shark Reef
Shark Reef profiles efforts to protect sharks from the effects of the shark fin trade.
Changing Seas
Biggest Fish in the Sea
The world’s largest known gathering of whale sharks occurs just off the coast of Cancun.
Changing Seas
Creatures of the Deep
Discover deep water species of sharks that researchers have known little about until now.
Changing Seas
Tracking Tigers
Tiger sharks are the ultimate apex predator. They can travel long distances, utilizing a
Operation Maneater
Great White Shark
Mark Evans tries to find non-lethal solutions to keep people and sharks safe.
Inside Nature's Giants
Great White Shark
Travel with the experts to South Africa to dissect a great white shark.
EARTH A New Wild
Lemon Shark Birth in Bimini, Bahamas
Doc Gruber is shark midwife to a 10-foot lemon shark.
Sharks in the News
NJTV News
Should You Worry About Shark Attacks at the Jersey Shore?
With recent shark attacks in North Carolina, some are worried about sharks in NJ waters.
UNC-TV Science
Mind the Sharks
A UNC IMS survey finds that the numbers of great sharks have been steadily declining.
PBS NewsHour
Dolphins used as bait for sharks
Environmentalists believe thousands of dolphins are killed and used as bait for sharks.
Shark Research
EARTH A New Wild
An Interview with Renowned Shark Scientist Doc Gruber
Watch an exclusive interview with Doc Sam Gruber and host Sanjayan.
NOVA
Kryptonite for Sharks
Marine biologist Patrick Rice is using rare earth elements to repel sharks.
NJTV News
Tracking a Great White Shark Off the Jersey Shore
Ocearch, a non-profit researching large predators, captured and tagged a great white shark
SCI TECH CENTRAL
SciTech Short: Sharklet - From Sharks to Hospitals
A recent outbreak of drug-resistant bacteria in several U.S. hospitals has experts...
EARTH A New Wild
Shark Scientist Richard Fitzpatrick Tags a Tiger Shark
Richard Fitzpatrick using a specialist piece of equipment to tag a tiger shark.
Changing Seas
Catching a Six Gill Bluntnose Shark
The Changing Seas Crew is in the Northern Gulf to witness the capture of a large shark.
Shark Fun for Kids
Dinosaur Train
Dinosaur Discoveries: Sharks
Dr. Scott explains the differences between prehistoric sharks and sharks today.
DragonflyTV
Shark Scientist
Steve is an aquarist and elasmobranch (shark and ray) expert at the Aquarium of the Pacific.
