{"id":101665,"date":"2025-06-09T19:10:18","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T23:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/?p=101665"},"modified":"2025-06-09T19:10:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T23:10:18","slug":"national-geographics-fin-favorite-summer-event-returns-with-over-25-hours-of-shark-infested-programming-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/09\/national-geographics-fin-favorite-summer-event-returns-with-over-25-hours-of-shark-infested-programming-video\/","title":{"rendered":"National Geographic&#8217;s Fin-Favorite Summer Event Returns with Over 25 Hours of Shark-Infested Programming [VIDEO]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>JAWS @ 50, Premiering July 10, Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Blockbuster Film <em>&#8216;Jaws&#8217;<\/em> With the Only Authorized Documentary, Featuring Exclusive New Interviews With Director Steven Spielberg<\/p>\n<p>SHARKS UP CLOSE, Premiering July 5, Is Led by Emmy\u00ae- and BAFTA-Winning Wildlife Filmmaker Bertie Gregory Who Ventures to South Africa To Film Great White Sharks Without a Cage<\/p><div id=\"morty-1658853978\" class=\"morty-content\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>SHARKFEST Delivers Heart-Pounding Encounters, Cutting-Edge Science, and Stunning Footage of the Ocean&#8217;s Most Misunderstood Predator<\/p>\n<p>The Multiplatform Event Will Air Across Nat Geo, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo Mundo, Disney Jr., and DisneyXD, and Will Stream July 6 on Disney+ and Hulu<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YkefJ4zJUXI?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>National Geographic&#8217;s gill-ty pleasure of the summer, SHARKFEST, returns for its wildest season yet! With over 25 hours of jaw-dropping programming, this year&#8217;s lineup dives deeper than ever into the science, power, and beauty of the ocean&#8217;s most misunderstood predator. Making a splash at the top of this year&#8217;s lineup is the brand-new special SHARKS UP CLOSE WITH BERTIE GREGORY, which follows the Emmy- and BAFTA-winning cinematographer and National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory (@BertieGregory) on a high-stakes, cage-free mission to film great white sharks off the coast of South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>SHARKS UP CLOSE kicks off SHARKFEST beginning July 5 @ 8PM\/7c on National Geographic. Select series and specials will stream the next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Additionally, shark-infested content will air on Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo Mundo, Disney Jr., and DisneyXD throughout the month. A 24\/7 live stream of 2024 content will also air on YouTube.<\/p><div id=\"morty-3814016421\" class=\"morty-content_2\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>The SHARKFEST slate continues with the thrilling original JAWS @ 50: THE DEFINITIVE INSIDE STORY &#8211; the only authorized documentary celebrating the blockbuster that redefined Hollywood and launched a cultural fascination with sharks. Featuring exclusive interviews with Steven Spielberg, rare archival footage, and reflections from Hollywood&#8217;s top filmmakers, Peter Benchley&#8217;s family, shark scientists, and conservationists, the documentary revisits the film&#8217;s legacy and explores how it shifted public perception from fear to awe.<\/p>\n<p>This year&#8217;s SHARKFEST features leading marine scientists and experts, offering critical insights into shark behavior and how we can coexist with these extraordinary creatures. From myth-busting science to cinematic underwater adventure, SHARKFEST is a global deep dive into the awe-inspiring world of sharks.<\/p>\n<p>From California shores to the seas down under in Australia, SHARKFEST will take viewers on an epic ocean adventure across the globe with the following:<\/p>\n<p>SHARKS UP CLOSE WITH BERTIE GREGORY<br \/>\nPremieres July 5 @ 8PM\/7c on National Geographic<br \/>\nStreams July 6 on Disney+ and Hulu<br \/>\nBertie heads to South Africa for his most audacious mission yet. The wild waters here are a hotspot for one of the ocean&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>INVESTIGATION SHARK ATTACK<br \/>\nPremieres nightly beginning July 5 @ 9PM\/8c on National Geographic<br \/>\nStreams July 6 on Disney+ and Hulu<br \/>\nDelivering 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.<\/p>\n<p>SUPER SHARK HIGHWAY<br \/>\nPremieres nightly beginning July 5 @ 10PM\/9c on National Geographic<br \/>\nStreams July 6 on Disney+ and Hulu<br \/>\nSharks 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&#8217;s busiest shark migration routes to unlock the mysteries of these apex predators. One will follow white sharks along Australia&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>JAWS @ 50: THE DEFINITIVE INSIDE STORY<br \/>\nPremieres July 10 @ 9PM\/8c on National Geographic<br \/>\nStreams July 11 on Disney+ and Hulu<br \/>\nJAWS @ 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&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>SHARKS OF THE NORTH<br \/>\nPremieres July 12 @ 10PM\/9c on National Geographic<br \/>\nStreams July 6 on Disney+ and Hulu<br \/>\nSightings of great white sharks have been on the rise on Canada&#8217;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. 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