This July, set sail for the most un-fin-believable SHARKFEST!
This summer, SHARKFEST returns with over 25 hours of hair-raising, shark-infested programming that brings viewers closer than ever to the ocean’s fiercest fish. The fin-credible lineup includes “Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory,” where wildlife filmmaker Bertie Gregory embarks on a daring cage-free dive to capture the raw power and beauty of great whites on film, and “Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story,” the authorized documentary marking the 50th anniversary of the film that redefined Hollywood, launched the summer blockbuster, and helped spark a global movement in shark conservation. Other series include “Investigation Shark Attack,” “Super Shark Highway,” “Shark Quest: Hunt for the Apex Predator,” and “Sharks of the North,” with each offering thrilling encounters and cutting-edge science. From awe-inspiring adventures to myth-busting insights, SHARKFEST 2025 is the ultimate deep dive into the science, power and magnificence of these misunderstood predators.
JAWS @ 50: THE DEFINITIVE INSIDE STORY is the authorized documentary celebrating 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.
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.
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