Shark Gordon
13 Episodes
Travel around the world looking for sharks with renowned expert Ian Gordon. In this exciting series, you'll get up close and personal with a wide variety of these magnificent creatures, learning their habits, feeding and breeding grounds, and what does and does not make them dangerous. For Ian "Shark" Gordon, like doesn't get much better than an encounter with a deadly shark.
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25:17Episode 1Shark Gordon The Ultimate Predator
Episode 1
Dive in! Meet the ocean's most majestic creatures face-to-face. First, encounter the ultimate predator and the most notorious shark in nature: The Great White.
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26:09Episode 2Shark Gordon The Shark Attack
Episode 2
Ian Gordon admits the Oceanic Whitetip shark makes him nervous. A true open-ocean wanderer, these sharks are fast, highly aggressive, and hunt in packs. They are opportunistic predators, fearlessly feeding on whatever they encounter in the deep blue.
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26:02Episode 3Shark Gordon Hawaiian Tigers
Episode 3
Tiger sharks are second only to great whites in human attacks. But are they actively hunting us at beaches? Most evidence suggests these are not predatory acts. Encounters are typically attributed to curiosity or mistaken identity, not a deliberate hunt for humans.
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26:11Episode 4Shark Gordon Hammerheads
Episode 4
Shark Gordon hunts elusive hammerhead schools in the Sea of Cortez. Dive in to explore a majestic underwater mountain with his crew. Witness the wonder of this aquatic quest.
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26:02Episode 5Shark Gordon A Visit to the Nurse
Episode 5
Veteran aquarist Ian Gordon faces a delicate challenge: relocating an adult ragged-tooth shark. This complex, high-stakes operation requires immense skill to safely transport the formidable predator between aquariums, ensuring its well-being throughout the move.
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25:58Episode 6Shark Gordon The Sailors Nightmare
Episode 6
Ian Gordon admits the Oceanic Whitetip shark makes him nervous. Fast and aggressive, these open-ocean wanderers are notorious pack-hunters. They roam the deep, preying on virtually anything they encounter with relentless determination.
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25:00Episode 7Shark Gordon Galapagos Sharks
Episode 7
Seeking the elusive Galapagos Shark in its isolated habitat, Shark Gordon is on a mission. With little known about this species' behaviors, he aims to change that. By expertly catching and tagging a group of these sharks, Gordon will gather critical data to help science better understand and prot...
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26:09Episode 8Shark Gordon Prickly Shark
Episode 8
Until recently, no one had ever seen the prickly shark in the wild. Now, Shark Gordon is hot on the scene, diving deep to uncover the mysteries of this elusive creature.
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26:02Episode 9Shark Gordon Port Jackson The Gathering
Episode 9
Ian Gordon is on a mission to observe the Port Jackson Shark during breeding season. His goal: to separate fact from fiction and investigate the truth behind their famous, and often mythologized, parenting methods.
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24:30Episode 10Shark Gordon Mako Friend or Foe
Episode 10
Cage diving lures sharks with bait, bringing them dangerously close to humans. But what happens when these attracted predators are drawn to areas popular with SCUBA divers? This growing trend creates a potential conflict, raising safety concerns for divers who share the waters.
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26:04Episode 11Shark Gordon Thresher Shark
Episode 11
Off Indonesia, marine biologist Ian Gordon observes a unique group of Pelagic Thresher sharks. They are performing a series of mysterious, previously unseen behaviors, captivating scientists and offering a rare glimpse into their hidden lives.
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26:12Episode 12Shark Gordon White Tips of Osprey
Episode 12
Ian Gordon is assisting a new research project off southern Australia. His mission: tagging white-tipped reef sharks to aid in vital conservation efforts and study their behavior.
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26:15Episode 13Shark Gordon A Whale of a Shark
Episode 13
Shark Gordon attempts the impossible: tagging a full-grown whale shark. This mission has never been done before. Can he successfully get close enough to one of these gentle, massive giants and safely attach the critical tracking device? The challenge is immense.