National Geographic Celebrates 10 Years of Sharkfest

Details: Category: Entertainment News; Published on Monday, 20 June 2022 19:49; Written by A&E Contributing Editor

This summer, Sharkfest, the only shark event that proves truth is stranger than fiction will take viewers up close and personal with one of nature's most feared predators as it swims across more Disney platforms than ever before.

Sharkfest, makes a splash to celebrate a decade of the toothiest and truthiest shark content with the most immersive and massive programming experience to date. Viewers can sink their teeth into almost 30 hours of original programming and over 60 hours of enhanced content featuring captivating science and stunning visuals of the iconic apex predator.

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Sharkfest not only shines a light on the science of sharks, giving audiences a better understanding of the ocean's most misunderstood predator but also features their true beauty, power, and mystery.

For the first time ever, the 10th annual Sharkfest programming extravaganza can be enjoyed across Disney platforms, including Disney+, Hulu, ABC and ESPN, in addition to National Geographic, Nat Geo WILD and Nat Geo MUNDO, offering a deep dive experience for new viewers and existing Sharkfest fans alike.

Beginning July 10, every Sharkfest premiere will be available on Disney+ as they rollout across a myriad of linear networks over the course of the weeks-long event. The best-of Sharkfest specials and series throughout the years will also be available on Hulu that day.

This year's lineup offers a treasure trove of new original content that dives into details on over 15 different shark species and features footage from all over the world, including the Galapagos Islands, Costa Rica, Australia, Hawaii, South Africa, The Maldives, California, Massachusetts, Maine, Florida and more.

Sharkfest is the must-sea shark event of the year and sheds light on one of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. What makes this year's fin-tastic lineup so special and unlike any week-long event is the devotion to factual science paired with the stunning visuals captured by some of the best ocean videographers in the business.

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This year's Sharkfest will make waves with something for everyone — from shark novices to shark stans with content across platforms — including the broadcast premiere of SHARK BEACH WITH CHRIS HEMSWORTH on ABC, kid-friendly programming on Disney XD that includes CAMO SHARKS and MAUI SHARK MYSTERY, and the best of SHARKFEST specials on Hulu.

ESPN is also diving into the fun with the premiere of the ultimate species competition special, GAME OF SHARKS and GREAT WHITE VS. TIGER SHARK. ABC OTV is getting a bite of the action with premieres of the most jaw-dropping specials of the past 10 years in July and August. More accessible than ever, an all-new FAST Channel will have over 80 jaw-dropping episodes available on the ABC app.

National Geographic has also partnered with Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS) to encourage diversity and inclusion in the shark sciences field and inspire the next generation of scientists. This collaboration lends MISS experts — such as Candace Fields, a Ph.D. student studying the population dynamics and geographic population structure of large predators; Carlee Jackson, marine biologist, sea turtle conservationist and shark expert; and Jasmin Graham, who specializes in elasmobranch ecology and evolution — as on-screen talent for this year's SHARKFEST, as well as consultants for programming and development of shows.

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The scientists and sharks have always been and continue to be the stars of SHARKFEST.

Our featured shark experts include the following:

Candace Fields, a Ph.D. student studying the population dynamics and geographic population structure of large predators.

Carlee Jackson, a marine biologist, sea turtle conservationist and shark expert who is championing diversity in the world of science.

Jasmin Graham specializes in elasmobranch ecology and evolution. She is the project coordinator for the MarSci-LACE project, which is focused on researching and promoting best practices to recruit, support and retain minority students in marine science.

Alison Towner is a senior white shark biologist and Ph.D. student examining driving factors of movement in white sharks.

Gibbs Kuguru, a Kenyan shark scientist who works with great whites and studies the DNA of sharks.

Dr. Mike Heithaus, the executive dean of the College of Arts, Sciences & Education (CASE) and professor in the department of biological sciences at Florida International University (FIU).

Sara Casareto, a graduate student at Florida International University, working on her doctorate focusing on shark biology and behavior.

Melissa Cristina Marquez, a Puerto Rican marine biologist and science communicator studying chondrichthyan fishes, such as great white sharks.

Ryan Johnson, a marine biologist and world-famous documentary host.

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About National Geographic Partners

National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and the National Geographic Society, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic's media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children's media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses.

Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 134 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers … and reaching millions of people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education.

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