Plot Synopsis

Each summer since 2013, Nat Geo WILD -- and later Nat Geo Channel -- has hosted SHARKFEST, a week-long television event that features a week of insights from shark experts and footage of shark behavior, providing a comprehensive look at the species in all their glory.
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SHARKFEST 2025

This year's SHARKFEST features leading marine scientists and experts, offering critical insights into shark behavior and how we can coexist with these extraordinary creatures. From myth-busting science to cinematic underwater adventure, SHARKFEST is a global deep dive into the awe-inspiring world of sharks. From California shores to the seas down under in Australia, SHARKFEST will take viewers on an epic ocean adventure across the globe with the following:

"Sharks Up Close With Bertie Gregory": In this one-hour special, Bertie heads to South Africa for his most audacious mission yet. The wild waters here are a hotspot for one of the ocean's most famous and feared predators, the great white shark. Diving in the shallows without a cage, Bertie will attempt to film these huge sharks. By entering their domain, he discovers the challenges they face on our rapidly changing planet.
Premieres Saturday, July 5 at 8/7c on National Geographic
Streams on Disney+ and Hulu

INVESTIGATION SHARK ATTACK: This six-episode series takes an in-depth look inside the mind of these apex predators, exploring shark behavior from their unique perspective. An intense forensic investigation at the innovative Shark Headquarters by a panel of scientists analyzes key theories and ultimately dissects each encounter to determine what leads sharks to strike.
Premieres nightly beginning Saturday, July 5 at 9/8c on National Geographic
Streams on Disney+ and Hulu

SUPER SHARK HIGHWAY: This six-part docuseries follows two elite shark research teams, who infiltrate two of Australia's busiest shark migration routes to unlock the mysteries of these apex predators. One will follow white sharks along Australia's southern shark highway, while the other team tracks the big and elusive sharks along the tropical north. Dive in with elite scientific teams as they study their mysterious movements, witness new behaviors, and determine how humans can coexist with these incredible creatures.
Premieres nightly beginning Saturday, July 5 at 10/9c on National Geographic
Streams on Disney+ and Hulu

"JAWS @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story": This one-hour, authorized documentary celebrates the film that redefined Hollywood, 50 years after its premiere. Alongside Steven Spielberg, JAWS @ 50 charts the extraordinary journey from Peter Benchley's bestselling novel to one of the most iconic films ever made. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with acclaimed Hollywood directors, top shark scientists, and conservationists, the documentary uncovers the behind-the-scenes chaos and how the film launched the summer blockbuster, inspired a new wave of filmmakers, and paved the way for shark conservation that continues today.
Premieres Thursday, July 10 at 9/8c on National Geographic
Streams on Disney+ and Hulu

"Sharks of the North": In this one-hour special, sightings of great white sharks have been on the rise on Canada's Atlantic coast. Alanna Canaran, a passionate science educator and dive instructor, embarks on a mission to unravel the enigmas surrounding these magnificent creatures and is determined to dispel fear of sharks in Nova Scotians. As the journey unfolds, Canaran and her team dive into the history of human-shark relationships along the coast. Facing numerous challenges, including elusive sharks and treacherous weather conditions, the team perseveres. With sheer determination and a stroke of luck, they gather invaluable knowledge of these magnificent creatures, contributing to a better understanding of white sharks in Canada.
Premieres Saturday, July 12 at 10/9c on National Geographic
Streams on Disney+ and Hulu

SHARK QUEST: HUNT FOR THE APEX PREDATOR: This two-part special features jaw-dropping stories, where survivors recount their harrowing encounters with massive sharks ... where some emerged miraculously unscathed and others were less fortunate. By studying the key hot spots that make up the most shark-infested waters in the world, we can learn what attracts these massive predators to frequent these areas. Video evidence can show us how these incredible hunters lean on their highly evolved skills and reveal how we can minimize our risks when entering their domain. Sharks have adapted over 400 million years to become the perfect sea predators, and our survival on land is interlinked with theirs in the sea.
Premieres Sunday, July 13 at 9/8c at 10/9c on National Geographic
Streams on Disney+ and Hulu