When Sharks Attack

From the coast of America to the exotic beaches around the world, the number of reported shark attacks has increased in the last half century. Many attacks are appearing in new and surprising places.
Tropical Terror
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Between 2013 and 2015, Hawaii's Big Island's beaches are rocked by a series of nine brutal shark attacks; The harrowing incidents leave locals and vacationers in shock.

10 Minutes of Terror
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In the span of just ten minutes, four swimmers fall prey to shark bites at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; a team of investigators try to uncover the truth behind these mysterious attacks.

Red Terror
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In December 2010, sharks turned the tranquil resort of Sharm El Sheikh Egypt into a predator's killing zone with five attacks in less that a week.

Cape Terror
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In the last decade alone there have been twenty-seven shark attacks in South Africa's Western Cape, including eleven fatalities and two amputations, and the numbers keep growing.

Terror in the Gulf
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Investigators seek the cause behind a strange surge of shark attacks in Texas.

Honeymoon Hell
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In 2011, the Seychelles archipelago is rocked by two deadly shark attacks in two weeks.

Fear on Fire Island
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Just miles apart, two children are attacked by sharks within one hour of each other.

Bedlam in Brazil
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The 25-mile coastline of Recife, Brazil, is one of the most dangerous places for shark attacks.

Trouble in SoCal
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California is the site of an alarming spate of shark attacks.

Nightmare on the Cape
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Three shark attacks in 13 months stun beachgoers on the otherwise peaceful beaches of Cape Cod, Mass.

Australia's Deadliest Coast
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In Western Australia, shark attacks are on the rise. and investigators are racing to find out why.

Double Shark Attack
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La RĂ©union is dubbed "shark island" after a series of deadly attacks. 23 incidents including 9 fatalities. Investigators are racing to figure out why.

Jersey Gore
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The first ever spate of shark attacks on the Jersey Shore leaves four beachgoers dead, and a nation terrified. So, why did it happen?