Episode 3
Wildlife series on the sharks of the world. Sharks are among the most misunderstood predators on the planet, but a team of scientists is trying to change that.
Sharks are among the most misunderstood predators on the planet, but an international team of scientists is trying to change that. Their research is revealing that sharks can be sociable and intelligent, and they could even help solve some of the toughest medical challenges of the 21st century. However, their breakthroughs come just as many sharks face extinction. Science may now be the only way to save them.
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Shark vision
Duration: 02:40
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Predicting a shark's attack
Duration: 03:29
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The manta ray: a complex gentle giant of the ocean
Duration: 02:26
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Giorgio Moroder
Deja Vu (feat. Sia)
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Paul McGann |
| Producer | Jennie Hammond |
| Series Producer | Steve Greenwood |
Broadcasts
Thu 21 May 2015 21:00- Sun 24 May 2015 14:45
Thu 11 Jun 2015 08:15- Sun 26 Nov 2017 21:00
- Mon 27 Nov 2017 01:20
- Wed 27 Mar 2019 15:30
- Tue 10 Sep 2019 16:15
- Sat 3 Oct 2020 10:00麻豆官网首页入口 Two except Scotland
- Fri 4 Mar 2022 16:15麻豆官网首页入口 Two except Scotland & Wales
- Mon 8 Aug 2022 22:00
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