SHARKFEST 2025

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,” 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. From awe-inspiring adventure to cutting-edge science, SHARKFEST 2025 is the ultimate deep dive into the science, power and magnificence of these misunderstood predators. This year’s titles include:

• SHARKS UP CLOSE WITH BERTIE GREGORY
  
  Premieres July 5 at 8/7c on National Geographic
  Streams July 6 on Disney+ and Hulu
  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.
• INVESTIGATION SHARK ATTACK
  
  Premieres nightly beginning July 5 at 9/8c on National Geographic
  Streams July 6 on Disney+ and Hulu
  Delivering an in-depth look inside the mind of these apex predators, the six-part series explores shark behavior from their unique perspective. An intense forensic investigation at the innovative Shark Headquarters by a panel of scientists analyzes key theories and ultimately dissects each encounter to determine what leads sharks to strike.
• SUPER SHARK HIGHWAY
  
  Premieres nightly beginning July 5 at 10/9c on National Geographic
  Streams July 6 on Disney+ and Hulu
  Sharks have ruled our oceans for over 400 million years. In comparison, humans are relatively new visitors. So, how do we keep both parties safe when our worlds collide? In the six-part series, two elite shark research teams infiltrate two of Australia’s busiest shark migration routes to unlock the mysteries of these apex predators. One will follow white sharks along Australia’s southern shark highway, while the other team tracks the big and elusive sharks along the tropical north. Dive in with elite scientific teams as they study their mysterious movements, witness new behaviors, and determine how humans can coexist with these incredible creatures.
• JAWS @ 50: THE DEFINITIVE INSIDE STORY
  
  Premieres July 10 at 9/8c on National Geographic
  Streams July 11 on Disney+ and Hulu
  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.
• SHARKS OF THE NORTH
  
  Premieres July 12 at 10/9c on National Geographic
  Streams July 6 on Disney+ and Hulu
  Sightings of great white sharks have been on the rise on Canada’s Atlantic coast. Alanna Canaran, a passionate science educator and dive instructor, embarks on a mission to unravel the enigmas surrounding these magnificent creatures and is determined to dispel fear of sharks in Nova Scotians. As the journey unfolds, Canaran and her team dive into the history of human-shark relationships along the coast. Facing numerous challenges, including elusive sharks and treacherous weather conditions, the team perseveres. With sheer determination and a stroke of luck, they gather invaluable knowledge of these magnificent creatures, contributing to a better understanding of white sharks in Canada.
• SHARK QUEST: HUNT FOR THE APEX PREDATOR
  
  Premieres July 13 at 9/8c on National Geographic
  Streams July 6 on Disney+ and Hulu
  As shark populations are declining, finding ways to share the seas is more critical than ever. In a series of jaw-dropping stories, survivors recount their harrowing encounters with massive sharks … where some emerged miraculously unscathed and others were less fortunate. By studying the key hot spots that make up the most shark-infested waters in the world, we can learn what attracts these massive predators to frequent these areas. Video evidence can show us how these incredible hunters lean on their highly evolved skills and reveal how we can minimize our risks when entering their domain. Sharks have adapted over 400 million years to become the perfect sea predators, and our survival on land is interlinked with theirs in the sea.