{"id":15884,"date":"2022-06-29T15:27:53","date_gmt":"2022-06-29T13:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=15884"},"modified":"2022-06-29T15:29:44","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T13:29:44","slug":"national-geographic-wildcelebrates-10-years-of-sharkfestwith-biggest-sharkfest-to-date-this-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2022\/06\/29\/national-geographic-wildcelebrates-10-years-of-sharkfestwith-biggest-sharkfest-to-date-this-july\/","title":{"rendered":"National Geographic Wild Celebrates 10 Years Of Sharkfest With Biggest Sharkfest To Date This July"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

NEARLY 30 HOURS OF NEW, EPIC PROGRAMMING AND OVER 60 HOURS OF ENHANCED CONTENT WILL SPAN FOUR WEEKS ACROSS
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC WILD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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National Geographic continues to shine a light on new and exciting shark science
With Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS) partnership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, SHARKFEST<\/strong> makes a splash to celebrate a decade of the toothiest and truthiest shark content with the most immersive and massive programming experience to date. The only shark event that proves truth is stranger than fiction will take viewers up close and personal with one of nature\u2019s most feared predators, swimming across National Geographic Wild (DStv 182, StarSat 221) every Saturday and Sunday from 18:00 (CAT) this July, and for the first time, viewers can feast on even more much-loved shark series and specials on Disney+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. SHARKFEST<\/strong> not only shines a light on the science of sharks, giving audiences a better understanding of the ocean\u2019s most misunderstood predator but also showcases their true beauty, power and mystery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s 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 South Africa, the Galapagos Islands, Costa Rica, Australia, Hawaii, The Maldives, California, Massachusetts, Maine, Florida and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHARKFEST<\/strong> 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\u2019s fin-tastic lineup so special and unlike any other is the devotion to factual science paired with the stunning visuals captured by some of the best ocean videographers in the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disney+ viewers can enjoy hours of specially curated shark content from National Geographic on the platform, which includes Great Shark Chow Down, Secrets of the Bull Shark, What the Shark?, Sharkatraz, Journey<\/strong><\/em> to Shark Eden,<\/strong><\/em> Sharkcano, Sharks of the Bermuda Triangle<\/strong><\/em> and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 \u2014 such as Candace Fields<\/strong>, a Ph.D. student studying the population dynamics and geographic population structure of large predators; Carlee Jackson<\/strong>, marine biologist, sea turtle conservationist and shark expert; and Jasmin Graham,<\/strong> who specializes in elasmobranch ecology and evolution \u2014 as on-screen talent for this year\u2019s SHARKFEST<\/strong>, as well as consultants for programming and development of shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The scientists and sharks have always been and continue to be the stars of SHARKFEST.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our featured shark experts this year include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n